| Acer palmatum dissectum 'Spring Delight' | USDA Zone: 5-8 |
Spring Delight Japanese Maple is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its highly ornamental weeping form. It has attractive light green foliage edged in red. In summer, the foliage then turns to vivid green prior to putting on a dazzling autumn show of assorted bright orange hues.
A compact, mounded and weeping dwarf variety with graceful light green foliage edged in red; beautiful hues of orange in the fall; excellent as a small garden accent.
Spring Delight Japanese Maple is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Fall Interest, Fall Color
Common Name: Japanese Maple
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| More About Spring Delight Japanese Maple |
| Height: 4-7 ft |
Spread: 5-6 ft |
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Spring Delight Japanese Maple does best in full sun to partial shade. You may want to keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. Spring Delight Japanese Maple is a fine choice for the yard, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
