Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Red Dragon’ – Weeping Red Japanese Maple in #3 Container, 20–30" Tall

Add dramatic color and graceful movement to your landscape with this live Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Red Dragon’, a weeping laceleaf Japanese maple prized for its rich burgundy foliage and elegant cascading form. This compact ornamental tree features finely dissected leaves with distinctive dragon-like lobes that emerge deep maroon-red in spring and maintain their bold color throughout summer, even in warmer climates. In autumn, the foliage turns brilliant crimson-red, creating a spectacular seasonal display.

‘Red Dragon’ naturally forms a cascading mound reaching approximately 4–5 feet tall in 10 years, ideal for patios, decorative containers, Japanese-inspired gardens, rock gardens, and ornamental focal point plantings. Hardy, adaptable, and easy to grow, this laceleaf maple delivers outstanding texture, movement, and four-season beauty in sun or partial shade.

You will receive:
1 live Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Red Dragon’
Originally grown in #3 container
Approximate height: 20–30 inches
Healthy, rooted weeping laceleaf Japanese maple
Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

• Common Name: Red Dragon Japanese Maple
• Botanical Name: Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Red Dragon’
• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
• Growth Stage: Young established tree
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture
• Mature Height: Approximately 4–5 feet in 10 years
• Growth Habit: Cascading weeping laceleaf form
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Spring & Summer Foliage: Deep maroon to burgundy
• Fall Color: Brilliant bright red
• Special Features: Excellent summer color retention and deeply dissected dragon-like foliage
• Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for decorative containers and patios

Perfect Landscape Uses

• Japanese-inspired gardens
• Patio and courtyard containers
• Ornamental focal point plantings
• Rock gardens and borders
• Collector maple gardens

Care Tip: Morning sun with afternoon shade helps preserve rich foliage color and protects delicate laceleaf leaves from scorching in hotter climates. Mulching helps maintain cool, evenly moist roots.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.