Acer, Cutleaf Japanese Maple, Threadleaf Japanese Maple 'Garnet'

Acerpalmatum

Family
Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acer (AY-ser)
Species
palmatum (pahl-MAY-tum)
Synonym
Acer palmatum var. dissectum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By budding
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fremont, California

Marietta, Georgia

Georgetown, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Dracut, Massachusetts

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Rochester, Minnesota

Southold, New York

Greensboro, North Carolina

Knightdale, North Carolina

Wilmington, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Euclid, Ohio

Walhalla, South Carolina

Friendswood, Texas

Amelia Court House, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Anacortes, Washington

Kirkland, Washington

Olympia, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Portsmouth, VA (Zone 8a) | June 2011 | positive

I've had this little tree for three years, it did not like being in a container! He dropped all his leaves the first year, I thought it ...Read More

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Knightdale, NC | April 2006 | neutral

I've Had this compact - Micro tree for about 3 years now. Its great looking in the spring But My biggest problem comes late summer all th...Read More

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(Arlene) Southold, NY (Zone 7a) | August 2005 | positive

This was today's purchase at our favorite nursery and the owner is very dedicated to his work. The plant is healthy, no browning or curl...Read More

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | December 2004 | positive

This Dissectum Group maple has red leaves with a hint of orange. It is very vigorous and will reach to 4m, or may be lower if grafted lo...Read More

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