Dissectum Japanese Maple

The laceleaf, or dissectum, varieties of the Japanese Maple are generally the most popular and prized of the species. They are often also listed as Weeping Japanese Maples.

  1. Barrie Bergman

    Leaves that are rust red shading on green give this slower growing laceleaf a unique character.

  2. Bewleys Red

    An unusual upright dissectum with leaves opening a shiny dark red.

  3. Chantilly Lace

    Very delicate and colourful dissectum that is always the highlight of any garden. Chantilly Lace starts out in spring a coppery red with tones of light green.

  4. Demi Sec

    The foliage is finely dissected, a mid green colour with touches of orange through spring, and then fully mid green in summer.

  5. Dr Baker

    Red foliaged mushroom shaped weeper that is very vigorous and hardy. This is an American introduction that changes to scarlet in autumn.

  6. Heartbeat

    Bright red to bronze red foliage in spring and summer, turning a glowing red in autumn.

  7. Orangeola

    One of the best red dissectums for warmer climates which holds colour well and takes the heat.

  8. Raraflora

    New leaves emerge soft orange to shrimp-pink in spring, before turning to light green with pink edges, before maturing to deeper green in summer. Pinky red in autumn.

  9. Shojo Shidare

    Maroon spring leaves with green veins and a slight silvery pubescens. Leaves become dark maroon in the summer.

Most laceleaf maples are rounded, mushroom-shaped plants with strongly cascading branches and they rarely exceed 2m in height. When viewed in winter without their leaves, the bare branch structure of these plants can be seen. We graft all of our Japanese Maple specimens on hardy Acer Palmatum understock. Our customers can find a rich array of different styles, colours and shapes of Japanese Maples. while also being assured of the robustness of the plant chosen.

Although Laceleaf Maples’ fine leaves make them appear as very delicate plants, most are extremely hardy. If the plant is under stress, it will shed its leaves and re-shoot when conditions improve. Dissectum Japanese Maples are best grown in a position with good light. Ideally they should be protected from strong winds and the root zone kept cool with mulch. Japanese Maples have a non-invasive root system that is just below the soil surface. Cultivating or planting close to the trunk is not recommended. Fertilising and pruning, if needed, can be done safely in late winter.