Introducing the 1-gallon Dragon Tears Japanese Maple - grown in ideal zones, this distinctive weeping form grows 5-10ft tall, showcasing dazzling foliage.
The Dragon Tears Japanese maple is a semi-pendulous variety that is known for its bright red foliage. It is a good choice for growing in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. The Dragon Tears Japanese maple can grow up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.
The Dragon Tears Japanese maple will begin to produce its bright red foliage in early spring. The leaves will remain red throughout the summer and will turn a deep burgundy in the fall. The Dragon Tears Japanese maple is a deciduous tree, so it will lose its leaves in the winter.
Here are some tips for caring for Dragon Tears Japanese maple:
- Plant the Dragon Tears Japanese maple in a partially shaded spot with well-drained soil.
- Water the Dragon Tears Japanese maple regularly, especially during hot, dry weather.
- Fertilize the Dragon Tears Japanese maple in early spring and again in late summer.
- Prune the Dragon Tears Japanese maple in late winter or early spring to shape the tree and remove dead or diseased branches.
- Protect the Dragon Tears Japanese maple from pests and diseases.
With proper care, Dragon Tears Japanese maple will be a beautiful addition to your landscape for many years.
Here are some of the pros of growing Dragon Tears Japanese maple:
- Bright red foliage
- Deciduous
- Self-pollinating
- Versatile (can be used as a specimen tree, in a hedge, or in a container)
- Disease-resistant
Overall, Dragon Tears Japanese maple is a good choice for home gardeners in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. It is a beautiful and versatile tree that is relatively easy to care for.
Here are some additional details about the Dragon Tears Japanese maple:
- It is a relatively new variety, developed in the 1990s.
- It is a slow-growing tree.
- It is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions, but prefers well-drained soil.
- It is not as susceptible to pests and diseases as some other Japanese maple varieties.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-8 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 8-12 ft |
| Sunlight: | Best color- Part Shade Tolerates Full Sun in cooler regions |
| Mature Width: | 8-12 ft |
| Botanical Name: | Acer palmatum dissectum 'Red Dragon' |
| Growth Rate: | Slow |
