Waterfall Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Waterfall'
Full sun, Partial sun
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | AY-ser pal-MA-tum dy-SEC-tum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 10 to 12 ft. wide, in natural form. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | The beautiful, finely cut foliage of this small tree will add wonderful texture to beds, foundation plantings and even containers close to your patio or deck. Plant in mass in a woodland or Japanese garden or as a specimen plant among river rocks and a gently flowing water feature. This versatile plant can even be trained as bonsai for tabletop or raised bed interest. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Poolside, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant