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Laceleaf japanese maple

Acer palmatum var. dissectum

Laceleaf japanese maple is part of the Acer (Maple) genus. Its scientific name is Acer palmatum var. dissectum. The botanical name epithet for Laceleaf japanese maple (palmatum) means 'lobed like a hand'.

Japanese maples are grown for their magnificent foliage displays. Many cultivars of this plant are very slow growing, making them perfect for container growing or small gardens.

A type of ornamental, it mainly grows as a deciduous plant - which means that it sheds leaves annually. Laceleaf japanese maple normally grows to a shrubby habit.

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How to grow Laceleaf japanese maple

  • Dappled Sun

Ensure your soil is acidic and loamy with lots of organic matter.

When positioning in the garden, ensure that there is plenty of space between the maple and other plants as they have shallow root systems, and avoid planting in windy or exposed positions.

Mulch every couple of years to ensure a steady feed of nutrients.

Keep the soil / compost evenly moist and feed in spring with a slow release fertiliser.
If growing in containers, repot every couple of years – the autumn is often the best time of the year for this task.

Growing Laceleaf japanese maple from seed

Transplanting Laceleaf japanese maple

Companion plants for Laceleaf japanese maple

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Laceleaf japanese maple so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Laceleaf japanese maple

These plants will not grow well with Laceleaf japanese maple so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Laceleaf japanese maple problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Laceleaf japanese maple plants:

  • Vine weevil

    An insect pest that attacks mainly ornamentals, especially those grown in con...

  • Scale

  • Horse chestnut scale

    A sap-sucking insect that feeds on the sap of trees and shrubs.

  • Verticillium Wilt

    Caused by soil-borne fungi that attacks through the roots and grows upward in...

Other names for Laceleaf japanese maple

Dissectum japanese maple

Acer palmatum dissectum

Laceleaf japanese maple care instructions

How long does Laceleaf japanese maple take to grow?

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