Dissectum Group of Japanese Maples
Often referred to as the umbrella variety of Acers, the Dissectum Group of Japanese Maples have several characteristics in common. Dissectum Acers have delicate, lace-like leaves, a cascading, dome-shaped growing habit and a slow growth rate. The various Dissectum varieties however differ in terms of foliage colour and size.
Because of their general weeping habit and spectacular foliage colour, Acer Palmatum Dissectum group are stunning as specimen trees and add a refined dimension to any garden. The smaller varieties grow particularly well in pots. Hardier than they look, they do however like a sheltered spot and do not like to dry out, but will grow in either sun or shade.
Dissectum Group of Japanese Maples:
Acer Palmatum ‘Dissectum’ – ideal for containers, this variety is a low branching bushy shrub (60 CM). If you are looking or a more mature plant, we have a 17 year old wide spreading Acer Palmatum ‘Dissectum trees, over 2.0 Metres tall.
Acer Palmatum Dissectum – mature tree, 17 years old
Acer Palmatum Dissectum Garnet – one of the smaller Japanese Acers with striking red foliage. Available as a low branching dome shape plant.
Also in stock, Acer Palmatum Dissectum Garnet as a specimen tree currently available in 3 sizes.
Acer Palmatum Dissectum, also available as a specimen tree
Acer Palmatum Ornatum, is a very popular, small acer with green foliage turning to yellow in the autumn and Acer Palmatum Dissectum Seiryu which has green foliage in Spring, changing to vibrant gold & red in autumn and is a more upright growing Acer and a taller one on maturity than the other dissectum varieties.
