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RedCrocus Red Dragon Weeping Japanese Maple- Acer palmatum dissectum 'Red Dragon'- Vibrant Red Foliage, Graceful Weeping Form, Container & Landscape Appeal 2/3' h, 2/3' w 10 Gallon

RedCrocus Red Dragon Weeping Japanese Maple- Acer palmatum dissectum 'Red Dragon'- Vibrant Red Foliage, Graceful Weeping Form, Container & Landscape Appeal 2/3' h, 2/3' w 10 Gallon

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'Red Dragon' Weeping Japanese Maple — Acer palmatum dissectum 'Red Dragon'

Description

A compact, cascading deciduous shrub featuring vibrant red foliage that deepens in autumn. Its delicate, finely cut leaves create a graceful, weeping form, perfect for accent areas or small gardens.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for Bonsai, landscape focal points, garden borders, or container planting to add striking color and texture.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Red Dragon' Weeping Japanese Maple Acer palmatum dissectum 'Red Dragon'
  • Common Name Common Name: Red Dragon' Weeping Japanese Maple
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 4-6 ft tall and wide at maturity, with a cascading habit.
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous, finely dissected leaves
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer with tiny flowers
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun (more vibrant color in full sun)
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, ideal for containers
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Mildly Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other shade-loving shrubs and perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with partial shade for best color development.
  • Soil Moisture Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Prefers loamy, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity Tolerates average humidity; may need protection in extreme heat.
  • Pruning Instructions Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape.
  • Winter Care Protect roots mulched during cold snaps.
  • Planting Depth Plant with the root flare at soil surface.
  • Fertilization Fertilize annually in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Avoid placing in areas with strong wind to protect delicate branches.
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