Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' (Green Lace Japanese Maple) — H90 cm | Pot Ø26 cm
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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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- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- 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 • 💧 Cascading weeping 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 divided all the way 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: dissectum varieties grow in a cascade rather than upward, with branches drooping in successive layers. The tree spreads more than it grows tall, making it a wide, low specimen rather than an upright 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 foliage, weeping habit (H90 cm | Pot Ø26 cm). The most airy.
- 'Bloodgood' — purplish red that stays that way all summer without turning green (H90 cm | Pot Ø26 cm). The most stable red.
- 'Atropurpureum' — deep purple turning bronze, the most vigorous (H90 cm | Pot Ø26 cm).
- 'Sangokaku' — coral-red bark in winter (H90 cm | Pot Ø26 cm). The only one decorative without leaves.
- 'Orange Dream' — orange shoots that turn soft green, golden in autumn (3 sizes). The most changeable.
- 'Garnet' — cut garnet-red foliage, weeping habit (H40 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The red dissectum.
- 'Going Green' — bright green with full leaves (2 sizes). The most understated.
Position & location
Dissectum varieties are the most delicate Japanese maples when exposed to sun and wind: their very fine strips offer a huge evaporation surface and dry out much faster than a full leaf.
- Position: full partial shade or morning sun only — never direct afternoon sun.
- Location: sheltered terrace, patio, north- or east-facing balcony — in a raised position to let the branches cascade.
- Hardiness in a pot: down to -20 °C.
- Soil type: moist, well-draining, and acidic — ericaceous soil mixed with potting soil, never calcareous.
This is the maple in the catalog that requires the most sheltered position: a dissectum exposed to full southern sun 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 tips appear faster than elsewhere.
- Watering: generous — the substrate must remain consistently moist from April to September, with closer monitoring than for full-leaved maples.
- Water: strictly non-limescale — hard water alkalizes the substrate and causes chlorosis within two or three seasons.
- Mulching: essential in a pot — a layer of pine bark preserves moisture and gently acidifies the soil.
- Pruning: avoid it — the cascade forms on its own, and cutting destroys the tiering of the branches. Remove only dead wood, in winter.
- Fertilizer: fertilizer for ericaceous plants, once at the beginning of spring.
The very fine ribbons lose water faster than full leaves: during a heatwave, a dissectum in a pot may need daily watering.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The cascade of green lace is best appreciated up close and from below: placed high on a shaded balcony, the tree lets light filter through its slender ribbons.
- For a dissectum duo, pair it with 'Garnet' — the same cut foliage, the same weeping habit, green against garnet red.
- For a contrast in texture, place an 'Atropurpureum' beside it — its full leaves and upright habit highlight the dissectum's delicacy.
- For a zen arrangement, add a Fargesia Rufa — the bamboo provides the verticality that the cascade lacks.
- To enhance the pot, a raised ceramic or terracotta container is essential: placed on the floor, the cascade gets flattened and loses its effect.
A dissectum only reaches its full potential when elevated: on a low wall or in a tall planter, the branches cascade freely over 40 to 60 cm.
Verdeia tips
- Choose the most sheltered spot: this is the most fragile maple in the catalogue when faced with wind and sun. Its fine lacy leaves scorch in a single afternoon of full southern sun, and the damage remains visible until autumn.
- Water it more than a classic maple: the extensive surface area of its lacy foliage causes much more water to evaporate. In a pot and during hot weather, daily watering is not excessive.
- Raise it to reveal the cascade: the true appeal of a dissectum lies in the arrangement of its cascading branches. On a console table, low wall or tall planter, the effect is immediate; placed on the floor, it disappears.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Acer palmatum dissectum 'Emerald Lace'
- Common name: Green-leaved Japanese laceleaf maple
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Origin: forests of Japan and Korea
- Size on delivery: H90 cm | Pot Ø26 cm
- Habit: cascading, with layered branches
- Height at maturity: 1.50 to 2 metres, with a spread greater than its height
- Light exposure: partial shade or morning sun only
- Watering: plentiful, with the substrate kept moist at all times during the season
- Water: non-calcareous water is essential
- Soil type: moist, well-drained and acidic, never calcareous
- 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 in terms of 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 fineness 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.