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Garnet Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tree

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet'

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Garnet Laceleaf Maples thrive in filtered sun or dappled shade. While they can handle 4 to 6 hours of morning sun, intense afternoon heat can scorch the delicate foliage, so provide protection during the hottest part of the day to maintain the deep burgundy color.
  • Soil: These trees prefer moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. If you have heavy clay, plant the root ball slightly above the soil line to ensure drainage, or incorporate compost into sandy soils to help hold onto necessary moisture.

Watering Requirements

During the first two years of establishment, water your Garnet Maple deeply twice a week to ensure the root system anchors properly. Once mature, this variety is moderately drought-tolerant, but inconsistent watering during heat waves will lead to "leaf crisping" or brown edges on the lacy foliage. Aim for a slow soak at the base of the tree rather than overhead spraying to keep the root zone cool and hydrated.

Pruning Tips

This variety is slow-growing and typically only needs minimal "architectural" pruning in late winter while the tree is dormant. Focus on removing any branches that cross or rub against each other to improve airflow and reveal the natural weeping structure. Think of this like a light thinning rather than a heavy haircut, as the goal is to highlight the elegant, cascading layers of the laceleaf canopy.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or a specialized acidic plant food in early spring just as new buds begin to swell. Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer or fall, as this encourages tender new growth that won't have time to harden off before the first frost. This late-season growth is easily damaged by winter temperatures and can invite pests or disease.

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Description

Not too big, not too small, but rather the perfect size for you and your garden! The Garnet Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tree (Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet') is known for its spring thread-leaf foliage that is a vagrant red-orange coloration that takes on the look of a garnet gemstone for the summer months!

This deciduous shrub has large, deeply cut foliage that in the spring, produces cute, petite, purple samaras. In the fall, the foliage becomes a vibrant red color that steals the show.

This medium-sized deciduous shrub grows up to 6-8 feet tall and about 8-12 feet wide. The height and width make for a great filler in your garden, leaving plenty of room for perennials to rest below it. Cold and mildly heat tolerant, Garnet Japanese Maples grow throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 8, remaining beautiful all growing season and showing off its beautiful branching during the winter months!

Landscape Application:

The Garnet Laceleaf Japanese Maple has such a prominent color all growing season that makes it amazing as a specimen plant and this particular Maple tree is the queen at being the center of attention!

Fantastic for low-growing yet wide-spreading brilliant color and fine-textured presence in your garden! Plant one by the front of your front steps or at the end of your driveway for a significant boost of curb appeal! You can even pop yours into an oversized container so the lovely foliage and branches can tumble over the edges!

Mix into a Zen Garden or Asian-Inspired water garden where it can reflect into a pool or rise on a berm to garner all the attention! Plant in a rock garden so the branching can cascade and tumble over retaining walls and boulders elegantly!

  • Red-Orange Spring Foliage Ages Garnet Red
  • Vibrant Red Fall Foliage
  • Gorgeous Finely Textured Threadleaf Maple Variety
  • Low-Growing Wide-Spreading Shrubby Tree
  • Fantastic Specimen Plant, Accents & Great In Large Containers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Planting this Maple in partial shade to full sun (in cooler climates) with well-drained soil is necessary for it to grow to its mature size. Using mulch around the Maple can allow it to have even moisture and requires less labor for you, not to mention it makes for a remarkable contrast against the vibrant red tones. Prune when dormant to remove crossing branches, and broken stems, and tidy up their form if needed.

  • Performs in Full Sun or Part Shade
  • Well-Drained Soil
  • Moderate Regular Moisture
  • Prune When Dormant
  • Versatile & Adaptable

Give your landscaping the needed “wow” factor that you have been longing for by ordering Garnet Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tree today at Nature Hills Nursery!

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