Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' (green cutleaf Japanese maple)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my laceleaf maple scorch faster than others? Its fine strips provide a large evaporative surface and dry out much more quickly than an undivided leaf.
Where should I place a weeping Japanese maple? In an elevated position and in partial shade, so the branches can cascade freely without scorching in the sun.
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
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- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
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- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
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The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Finely cut emerald-green foliage • 💧 Trailing cascading habit • 🍂 Orange and red in autumn • ⛅ Partial shade to gentle sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C
Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' belongs to the dissectum group: its leaves are cut right down to the midrib into very fine strips, giving the foliage the texture of emerald-green lace. A species native to the forests of Japan and Korea, it is the most airy of the Japanese maples in the catalogue.
Its distinctive feature is its habit: dissectums grow in a cascade rather than upward, with branches trailing down in successive layers. The tree spreads more than it grows upward, making it a broad, low specimen rather than a vertical tree.
Which Japanese maple should you choose?
Seven cultivars in the catalogue, with different colors and habits:
- 'Emerald Lace' (this plant) - finely cut emerald green, trailing habit (3 sizes). The most airy.
- 'Bloodgood' - purple-red that holds all summer without turning green (2 sizes). The most stable red.
- 'Atropurpureum' - deep purple turning bronze, the most vigorous (3 sizes).
- 'Sangokaku' - coral-red bark in winter (2 sizes). The only decorative one without leaves.
- 'Orange Dream' - orange shoots then soft green, golden in autumn (3 sizes). The most changeable.
- 'Garnet' - cut garnet-red leaves, trailing habit (H40 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The red dissectum.
- 'Going Green' - bright green with solid leaves (2 sizes). The most understated.
Exposure & location
Dissectums are the most sun- and wind-sensitive Japanese maples: their very fine strips offer an enormous evaporation surface and dry out much faster than a solid leaf.
- Exposure: full partial shade or morning sun only - never direct afternoon sun.
- Location: sheltered terrace, patio, north- or east-facing balcony - raised position to let the branches trail down.
- Hardiness in a pot: down to -20 °C.
- Soil type: moist, well-draining and acidic - ericaceous soil mixed with potting soil, never alkaline.
This is the maple in the catalogue that requires the most sheltered location: a dissectum in full southern exposure will scorch in a single afternoon during a heatwave.
Watering & care
Japanese maple roots are shallow and are just as sensitive to drought as to waterlogging. A moist but well-draining substrate is the right combination, and in a dissectum, browning at the tips appears faster than elsewhere.
- Watering: generous - the substrate must remain consistently moist from April to September, requiring closer monitoring than maples with full leaves.
- Water: non-limescale water is essential - hard water alkalizes the substrate and causes chlorosis within two or three seasons.
- Mulching: essential in a pot - a layer of pine bark helps retain moisture and gently acidifies the soil.
- Pruning: avoid it - the cascade forms on its own, and cutting destroys the tiers of branches. Remove only dead wood in winter.
- Fertilizer: fertilizer for acid-loving plants, once at the beginning of spring.
The very fine ribbons lose water faster than full leaves: during a heatwave, a potted dissectum may need daily watering.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The cascade of green lace is best appreciated up close and from below: placed high up on a shaded balcony, the tree lets light filter through its ribbons.
- For a dissectum duo, pair it with 'Garnet' - the same finely cut foliage, the same weeping habit, green against garnet red.
- For a contrast in texture, place an 'Atropurpureum' next to it - its full leaves and upright habit highlight the delicacy of the dissectum.
- For a zen arrangement, add a Fargesia Rufa - the bamboo brings the verticality that the cascading form lacks.
- To enhance the pot, a raised container in ceramic or terracotta is essential: placed on the floor, the cascade collapses and loses its impact.
A dissectum only reaches its full potential when elevated: on a low wall or tall planter, its branches can trail freely for 40 to 60 cm.
Verdeia tips
- Choose the most sheltered spot: this is the most delicate maple in the catalogue when it comes to wind and sun. Its fine lacy leaves can scorch in an afternoon of full southern exposure, and the damage remains visible until autumn.
- Water it more than a classic maple: the larger surface area of its finely cut foliage causes much more water to evaporate. In a pot and during hot weather, daily watering is not excessive.
- Raise it up to reveal the cascade: the entire appeal of a dissectum lies in the tiered arrangement of its trailing branches. On a console table, low wall or tall planter, the effect is immediate; placed on the floor, it disappears.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Acer palmatum dissectum 'Emerald Lace'
- Common name: Green cutleaf Japanese maple
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Origin: forests of Japan and Korea
- Size on delivery: 3 formats — H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm, H70 cm | Pot Ø19 cm or H90 cm | Pot Ø26 cm
- Habit: cascading, with tiered branches
- Mature height: 1.50 to 2 metres, with a spread greater than its height
- Light: partial shade or morning sun only
- Watering: generous, with the substrate kept moist throughout the season
- Water: lime-free water required
- Soil type: moist, well-drained and acidic, never alkaline
- Hardiness: down to -20 °C
- Growth: slow, pruning not recommended
- Foliage: deciduous, very fine emerald-green lacy leaves, orange and red in October
- Care: demanding regarding light and watering
- Toxicity: 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children
- Decorative style: Japandi / Natural / Graphic
Each plant is unique: the arrangement of the branches, the fullness of the cascade, and the delicacy of the lacy leaves naturally vary from one specimen to another.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.