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