Cutleaf Japanese Maple, Threadleaf Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Waterfall'

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

Category
Trees

Group
Dissectum (very deeply divided and dissected)

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 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)

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Good Fall Color

Other details
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings

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