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Viridis Laceleaf Japanese Maple

Scientific name: Acer palmatum dissectum 'Viridis'
Taxonomy
Family:Aceraceae
Type:Deciduous tree
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Partial shade
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:10 ft
Width:10 ft
Bloom:Spring flowers
Bloom Time:April to May
Bloom Color:Red
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description The cultivar ‘Viridis’ is a beautiful green lace-leaf Japanese maple forming a mounding shape. Gardeners often plant this cultivar as a compliment to the red-leaved ‘Crimson Queen’ cultivar.

  Morphology:
This Japanese maple variant grows to an eventual height and width of 10’ by 10’, forming a cascading mound shape. It bears bright green leaves 2”-3.5” long, divided into 7-10 lobes, each multi-dissected and extremely narrow with deeply cut side separations. Fall coloration is classified as golden-yellow with tints of red.

  Adaptation:
As with other Japanese maple cultivars ‘Viridis’ prefers moist, well-drained soil. In order to avoid sun damage to the foliage it is advisable to give this cultivar some afternoon shade.

  Pests:
Verticillim wilt (caused by the pathogen Verticillium dahliae) can be avoided by selecting a well-drained site. Bacterial canker (caused by Pseudomonas syringe) can be avoided by planting this cultivar on a site that receives good air circulation.
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