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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Acer palmatum dissectum Viridis is one of the finest green lace-leaf Japanese maples, admired for its bright foliage, graceful cascading shape, and outstanding autumn display. Its finely dissected leaves and elegant form create a soft, airy texture that brings lightness and movement to gardens.
Foliage: Deeply divided, lace-like leaves emerge a fresh bright green in spring, stay vibrant through summer, then turn spectacular shades of gold, orange and sometimes red in autumn, creating a fiery finale.
Habit: A beautifully weeping, mounded shrub typically reaching 1.52 metres high with a broader spread of 2.53 metres, forming a dome of cascading branches almost like a green waterfall.
Bark: Smooth grey stems add subtle winter structure once the leaves fall.
Its soft green foliage contrasts perfectly with darker plants, rocks or water features. Viridis is ideal as a specimen tree, by ponds, in Japanese-style gardens or even in large containers.
Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight.
Can tolerate some morning sun, which helps develop brighter autumn tones, but protect from hot afternoon sun to avoid leaf scorch.
Needs a sheltered spot, out of strong winds that can damage delicate leaves.
Essential to plant in a spot protected from cold, drying winds which can tear or brown the fine leaf edges.
Likes soil to be consistently moist but well-drained.
Water well during dry periods, particularly in the first few years or when grown in containers.
Mulch annually in spring with compost or bark to conserve moisture and keep roots cool.
Prefers slightly acidic to neutral, fertile, humus-rich soil.
Avoid heavy clay or alkaline soils. If needed, grow in raised beds or containers with ericaceous compost mixed with grit for drainage.
Feed lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or an acer-specific feed.
Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote soft growth prone to damage.
Needs very little pruning.
Remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when dormant.
Avoid heavy pruning which can spoil its elegant, cascading form.
Generally pest-free and trouble-free.
May occasionally see aphids on new shoots.
Leaf scorch (brown edges) is typically caused by drought, wind or intense sun, not disease.
Excellent choice for a large pot, perfect for patios or where garden soil is unsuitable.
Use ericaceous compost with added grit, ensure the pot drains freely, and raise it on feet.
Keep consistently watered, and protect container roots in harsh winters by wrapping or moving to a sheltered spot.
