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Acer palmatum diissectum ‘Viridis’

Green Lace Leaf Japanese Maple

The Japanese Lace Leaf Maples are amongst the most elegant of deciduous shrubs it is possible to grow in the temperate garden. Their finely dissected leaves are a study in light and shadow and always lend a touch of class to a mixed planting. Soil needs to be evenly moist and preferably chalk-free to prevent leaf tips from scorching.

They can also be easily grown in containers as long as watering needs are catered for. Acer palmatum var dissectum ‘Viridis’ has leaves that emerge lime-green, retaining that fresh colour all year until changing to red, orange and gold in autumn.

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Origin: Japan, Korea, China, eastern Mongolia, and southeast Russia
Genus: Acer
Species / Cultivar: palmatum diissectum 'Viridis'
Common Name: Green Lace Leaf Japanese Maple
Synonym: Acer palmatum Dissectum Viride
Soil: Moist but Well Drained
Soil that allows water to drain at a moderate rate, without the water pooling.
Growth Rate: Slow
This plant is particularly slow to grow, even during growing season.
Water Requirement: Medium
Once it is established, this plant is likely to only require watering during drier periods.
Maintenance: A little
Easy to look after but may occasionally require some attention in order to thrive.
Situation: Full Sun to Part Shade
Enjoys direct sun most of the day, but tolerant of fewer sunlit hours or light dappling.
Eventual Height: 1.5-2.5m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 1.5-2.5m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Will survive unprotected outdoors in most areas of the UK, even in the harshest winters.
Habit: Deciduous
Sheds all its foliage annually, so for a period of the year it will be without foliage.
Care & Size Guidance

Care & Size Guidance

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’, the Green Lace Leaf Japanese Maple, thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade to protect its delicate foliage from scorching. Regular watering, especially during dry spells, is crucial for its health.

‘Viridis’ typically reaches a height and spread of 1.5-2.5 metres over many years, forming a graceful, cascading mound. Pruning should be minimal, mainly to remove dead or damaged branches and maintain its elegant shape. With its compact size, this cultivar is ideal for smaller gardens, courtyards, or as a focal point in a Japanese-inspired landscape, where its stunning foliage can truly shine.

Expert Tip

Acers hate drying out at the roots, so mulch heavily with bark chippings to conserve soil moisture.

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