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Acer palmatum dissectum 'Red Dragon'
Common Name: Red Dragon Laceleaf Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Red Dragon’ is a popular weeping laceleaf Japanese maple valued for its fine texture, strong cascading habit, and reliable red color. Spring foliage emerges deep red to burgundy, maintaining a dark red tone through summer better than many dissectum cultivars, especially in partial shade. The delicately cut leaves form a soft, lacy canopy as branches arch and cascade outward, creating an elegant, flowing mound. In fall, ‘Red Dragon’ develops brilliant scarlet to fiery red color, providing a vivid and dependable autumn display. The habit is low, spreading, and gracefully weeping, making it an excellent focal point in the landscape. It performs best in partial shade, with protection from hot afternoon sun and strong winds, and prefers well-drained, evenly moist soil. Size Width: 8–10 ft Height: 6–8 ft Hardiness USDA Zones: 5–8 Best Uses Specimen tree for cascading form Japanese or Asian-inspired gardens Accent near patios, water features, or slopes Container planting Focal point in mixed borders
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Tree, Japanese Maple |
| Width: | 8-10' |
| Height: | 6-8' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 5 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Specimen, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Low Mounding, Pendulous |
| Soil Type | Loamy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Red |
| Fall Color: | Red |
| Est. 10-Yr Width: | 4' |
| Est. 10-Yr Height: | 4' |
