![]() ![]() While the red or burgundy forms are the most popular and can be seen in landscapes throughout the world, there are so many other colors of laceleaf Japanese maples. Laceleafs change colors throughout the seasons, some more than others. The most popular weeping form with broad palmate leaves is Acer palmatum ‘Ryusei’ – which looks like a cascading waterfall of green star-like foliage. Then there are quite a few weeping forms of maples which have palmate leaves. There are upright forms with laceleaf leaves – the most popular of which is Acer palmatum ‘Seiryu’ – a form with bright green leaves, but a distinctly upright vase-shaped canopy and incredible fall color. Not all laceleaf maples are weeping, and not all weeping maples are laceleaf. “ Acer” is the botanical term for maple, and “ palmatum” is the descriptive species name for the palmate, or hand-like shape of the leaves. Acer palmatum was originally named by Swedish botanist Carl Peter Thunberg. Laceleaf and weeping Japanese maple varieties can come from the following species: Acer palmatum, Acer japonicum, Acer shirawanum, Acer buergerianum, and Acer sieboldiaum, with the dominant majority belonging to the Acer palmatum group. Laceleaf and Weeping Japanese Maple Varieties Because of their popularity over the years, there are more 2,000 varieties of Japanese maples available, a portion of them are laceleaf and/or weeping. They are great in the landscape for color contrast and texture and also when used in bonsai for their decorative foliage and branch structure. When they are too hot or exposed to too much direct afternoon sun, their delicate leaves can burn. Laceleaf maples prefer full to part sun, moderate soil moisture, good drainage, and most are hardy to USDA Zones 5-9. These deciduous trees display an elegant weeping mound shape that requires little maintenance. FEEDING: Apply a slow release fertiliser in autumn and spring.Laceleaf Japanese maples are unique trees that delight us with their various colors and leaf shapes. PRUNING: Most varieties do not require pruning. ASPECT: Prefers a full sun position but will tolerate partial shade. For pots, always use a quality potting mix. PLANTING TIPS: When planting, avoid disturbing the roots and use Seasol or Plantstarter to give them the best head start. Also very well suited to pot plants and are often used for bonsai. Suits Japanese themed gardens as well as modern or traditional. HEIGHT: The overall height of all weeping maples is usually determined by the original grafted height, some may only be grafted at 1m or smaller while other can be grafted at 2m or higher. There are many cultivars to choose from varying in heights, forms and colours. They prefer moist, well drained soil and most prefer a shaded position, but a lot of the newer varieties these days can tolerate full sun. They are grafted onto standard understocks to form a mounded shade. Weeping Maples are commonly used as feature trees. Weeping Maples are most popular for their unique lace-leaf foliage and magnificent autumn colours. ![]() Typical they have a dwarf growth habit with cascading branches and dissected leaves. ![]() Weeping Maples are a stunning addition to most gardens. ![]()
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