Waterfall Japanese maple
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Waterfall'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall8 to 12 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Reddish-purple
- Fall color
- Yes
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Waterfall' Japanese maple (Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Waterfall') is a tree for specimen plantings, accents, and woodland gardens. 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 form, and reddish-purple spring flowers attract bees and birds. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Give it room to spread.
Pairs well with Fringed bleeding heart, Quick Fire panicle hydrangea, and Ornamental onion.