Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’ - Green Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tall Standard

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’, commonly known as Green Laceleaf Japanese Maple, is an elegant deciduous tree with finely dissected green foliage and a graceful weeping habit. Fresh green leaves create soft texture through spring and summer before developing shades of gold and orange, sometimes flushed with red, in autumn.

Grown as a tall standard, its grafted trunk creates an elevated canopy with branches that cascade gently downwards. The canopy can eventually spread approximately 2–3 metres wide, with overall height and shape influenced by graft height, growing conditions and pruning.

Choose a sheltered position in part shade or filtered sun, protected from hot afternoon sun and drying winds. Keep the soil evenly moist but well drained, particularly during summer. Its cascading form makes a beautiful feature in a garden bed, courtyard or large container. Suited to Ballarat’s cool climate, it benefits from protection against late frosts when tender new spring foliage emerges.

At Navigators Nursery near Ballarat, ‘Viridis’ offers delicate foliage, graceful structure and beautiful autumn colour for a sheltered garden.