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Weeping and Cascading Laceleaf Maples

by Patricia Smyth November 20, 2018

Weeping and Cascading Laceleaf Maples

The dissectum leaf is wonderful for soft textural interest and the curving form creates a beautiful structure. Every garden needs at least one.

Beni Kumo no sa

Extemely fine dissectum leaf,very slow growth,

Chantilly Lace

Finely cut, billowy form, orange red spring

Red Filigree Lace

Extremely fine cut red laceleaf.

Inabe Shidare

Old red dissectum,heat tolerant,vigorous

Emerald Lace

Emerald green spring, red fall, small dissectum leaves, horizontal growth.

Lemon Lime Lace

Very fine bright green foliage.

Midori No Teiboku

Very low,curving branches,green

Ornatum

Subtle mauve spring,finely dissected leaves

Orangeola

Vigorous dissectum, orange spring

Red Dragon

Best red dissectum small and slow

Spring Delight

Best red dissectum small and slow

Tamukeyama

Name means ‘Tribute to the Mountain’, old red dissectum, vigorous grower

Toyama Nishiki

Variegated laceleaf, pink in spring, striped bark

Green Mist

Pale green,soft flowing growth

Waterfall

Pale green cascading branches, soft lax leaves




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