Botanical Name: Acer palmatum var. Fall foliage is heightened in color to a bright apple red. Noteworthy Characteristics. Deciduous shrub. Leaves are deeply dissected for an attractive lacy texture. Red Dragon Japanese Maple is a fine choice for the yard, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. 'Red Dragon' Japanese maple is a slow-growing tree that usually forms a pleasing shape naturally with little pruning. Red Dragon emerges in the spring bright scarlet in color, becoming rich burgundy in summer, turning to fiery red in the fall. 'Red Dragon' grows better in sunny locations than most other dissectum types. This variety is the most sun-tolerant form available and will stay fresh and happy in sunshine all day long. Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon' by valleylynn: May 4, 2013 12:27 PM: 1: Share your maple photos and experiences by Bonehead: May 30, 2020 11:40 AM: 165: Japanese Maple Group Buy! by finerliners: Jun 16, 2013 10:23 PM: 11 japanese maple trees Red Dragon Dwarf Japanese Maple - 5 Gallon Pot Perfect for smaller garden spaces, 'Red Dragon' is an outstanding, sun-tolerant, dwarf Japanese Maple with a mounding form and weeping branches covered in lacey, ribbon-like deep purplish- red leaves. dissectum 'Red Dragon' Form: Tree/Shrub Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade Height/Habit: 6 - 8 feet Spread: 6 - 8 feet Spacing: 6 - 8 feet Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Planting Instructions: Plant at the same soil level as it is in its pot. Coldest Zone 5 Warmest Zone. ... i am looking for a red, lace leaf Japanese maple that will take full sun and will max out at 4 to 5 feet tall. Wonderful for use as a container specimen. Habit and form is similar to other dissectum palmatums, perhaps slower growing than the most vigorous red dissectums. Avoid planting in windy areas if possible. It is native to Japan, Korea and China. Acer palmatum Red Dragon holds it's deep purple-red color in shade better than any other red dissectum. 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. Filtered sun. In the spring this dwarf tree puts on a display of brilliant red leaves that are delicated cut, much like most other dissectums. Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Red Dragon’ Red Dragon is a lace leaf weeping Japanese maple with deep red leaves. We offer high-quality trees and fast, free FedEx delivery anywhere in the US. Crimson Queen, as the name implies, has a crimson-red color while Red Dragon shows us burgundy-red or even slightly purple-red leaves. 9. Red Dragon Japanese Maples can be purchased online! FYI–Red Dragon Japanese Maple is reported to be more heat tolerant, but is a slower grower. A beautiful focal point or close-up accent for lightly shaded locations. Red Dragon is the answer when you have a sunny location and need a tree that will not scorch. Acer palmatum, commonly called Japanese Maple, is a deciduous shrub or small tree that typically grows to 10-25' (infrequently to 40') tall. A large spreading shrub featuring beautiful purple foliage all season. Spring-Red Summer-Red Fall-Red. Small size is perfect for ceramic containers. Japanese Maple Red Dragon and Japanese Maple Crimson Queen Red Dragon holds color better. Japanese Maple- 'Red Dragon' Buy This Item: Buy This Item: Country of Origin: New Zealand 1990 Unique Traits: Red Dragon is quickly becoming the standard for which all other red dissectums are judged. First of all, these two maples have different shades of red. 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