SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Red Dragon'

COMMON NAME: Red Dragon Laceleaf Japanese Maple

GARDEN SIZE: 7-8 feet tall x 7-8 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Slow

USDA ZONE: 5-8

EXPOSURE: Shade to Partial Sun

WATER & SOIL: Tolerant of various soil moistures and textures. Requires supplemental water during drought conditions.

HABIT (FORM): Weeping, Rounded, Dwarf Canopy

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; Lacy leaves that are Purple-Red in Summer; Bright-Red in Fall

FLOWERS: Insignificant; reddish-purple in April

PLANT ORIGIN: Japan, Korea and China

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

FERTILIZING: Not necessary, but may apply organic compost in the spring. Fertilization can lead to excessive growth.

PRUNING: No pruning is necessary. May remove dead branches when needed. If shaping is desired, may be trimmed during dormancy.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Not generally considered toxic to pets.

USES: Specimen, Fall Color