Japanese Maples

Red Dragon Japanese Laceleaf Maple

Name: Red Dragon Japanese Laceleaf Maple
Brand: Arbor Buddy
SKU: 75945-416
Availability: InStock

Acer palmatum subsp. matsumurae

Red Dragon Japanese Laceleaf Maple brings sculptural drama with cascading, finely cut leaves tha

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Height: 12-18 in.

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12-18 in.

$412

Drought TolerantCold HardyShade TolerantDeer ResistantSpecimenFall Color

Built to anchor your landscape

A slow, deliberate grower that rewards you with dense, lasting structure.

Growth rate: Slow
Mature size: 8 ft. - 15 ft. tall · 6 ft. - 10 ft. wide
Hardy in: USDA zones 5–8

Drought Tolerant
Cold Hardy
Shade Tolerant
Deer Resistant

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About this tree

Red Dragon Japanese Laceleaf Maple brings sculptural drama with cascading, finely cut leaves that glow in rich red tones and deliver standout fall color. Slowly maturing to about 8 to 15 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide, it forms a graceful, low-canopy silhouette ideal as a specimen near patios, entries, or water features. Built for real-world landscapes, it is drought tolerant, cold hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8, shade tolerant, and deer resistant. Non-flowering and low fuss, it elevates small gardens and curated plantings with lasting elegance.

USDA hardiness zones 5–8

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height: 8 ft. - 15 ft.
Mature width: 6 ft. - 10 ft.
Growth rate: Slow
USDA zones: 5-8
Sunlight: Partial Sun
Water needs: High
Soil: Clay, Loamy, Well Drained
Spacing: 8 ft.
Bloom season: Non-Flowering

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with partial sun and clay, loamy, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 8 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Keep the soil consistently moist, especially through the first two seasons; water deeply 2–3 times a week in summer heat.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune in late winter while dormant to remove any dead or crossing branches and to shape. Minimal pruning is needed otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

How big does it get?+

At maturity it reaches about 8 ft. - 15 ft. tall and 6 ft. - 10 ft. wide, so give it room.

What growing zones does it suit?+

It is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8.

Shipping

Delivery method: Curbside freight, nationwide (lower 48)
Shipping cost: $149 flat per order
Lead time: Ships in 1–3 weeks; carrier schedules a delivery window

Compare similar trees

	Red Dragon Japanese Laceleaf MapleThis tree	Bloodgood Japanese Maple	Tamukeyama Japanese Laceleaf Maple	Crimson Queen Japanese Laceleaf Maple	Sangokaku Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Mature height	8 ft. - 15 ft.	15 ft. - 25 ft.	6 ft. - 10 ft.	6 ft. - 10 ft.	10 ft. - 20 ft.
Mature width	6 ft. - 10 ft.	15 ft. - 20 ft.	6 ft. - 8 ft.	6 ft. - 10 ft.	10 ft. - 15 ft.
Growth rate	Slow	Slow	Slow	Moderate	Moderate
Sunlight	Partial Sun	Partial Sun, Partial Shade	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Partial Sun, Partial Shade	Partial Sun, Partial Shade
USDA zones	5–8	5–8	5–8	5–8	5–8

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