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Acer palmatum var. dissectum

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Family: Aceraceae (ay-ser-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Acer (AY-ser) (Info)
Species: palmatum var. dissectum

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Category:
Shrubs
Trees

Group:
Dissectum (very deeply divided and dissected)

Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By budding

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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1 positive
1 neutral
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Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Neutral	Kwanzon	On Jul 7, 2005, Kwanzon from Milford, PA (Zone 6a) wrote: This is one of my favorite types of trees. I had one that was maybe 3' or 4' tall. The only problem is that a group of fire ants ate the root system of the tree and Killed it. I Hate those ants...
Positive	palmbob	On Apr 4, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote: One of the favorites in Japanese gardens, as well as any garden that isn't too hot and sunny. Has red very lacy leaves and is slow growing. I find it is not very drought tolerant, and hard to make look nice in Southern California without watering it constantly and keeping it out of hot sun... but it can be done. Is a much easier grow in cooler climates (such as the pacific northwest).