Red Dragon Japanese maple
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Red Dragon'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 8 feet tall6 to 8 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Reddish-purple
- Fall color
- Yes
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Red Dragon' Japanese maple (Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Red Dragon') is a small tree for specimen, accent, and woodland use. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. It grows slowly into a broad shape and shows fall color. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Bees and birds visit its reddish-purple spring flowers.
Pairs well with Incrediball hydrangea, Niobe clematis, and Ornamental onion.