{"product_id":"acer-palmatum-emerald-lace-erable-du-japon-decoupe-vert","title":"Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' (Green Lace Japanese Maple) — H90 cm | Pot Ø26 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"acer-emerald-lace\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Finely cut emerald-green foliage • 💧 Cascading weeping habit • 🍂 Orange and red in autumn • ⛅ Partial shade to gentle sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcer palmatum 'Emerald Lace'\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to the \u003cem\u003edissectum\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eforests of Japan and Korea\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the most airy of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/acer-palmatum\"\u003eJapanese maples\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-acer\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Japanese maple should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven cultivars in the catalogue, with different colors and habits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Emerald Lace'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — finely cut emerald-green foliage, weeping habit (H90 cm | Pot Ø26 cm). The most airy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/acer-palmatum-bloodgood-erable-du-japon-rouge\"\u003e'Bloodgood'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — purplish red that stays that way all summer without turning green (H90 cm | Pot Ø26 cm). The most stable red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/acer-palmatum-atropurpureum-erable-du-japon-pourpre\"\u003e'Atropurpureum'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep purple turning bronze, the most vigorous (H90 cm | Pot Ø26 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/acer-palmatum-sangokaku-erable-du-japon-bois-corail\"\u003e'Sangokaku'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — coral-red bark in winter (H90 cm | Pot Ø26 cm). The only one decorative without leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/acer-palmatum-orange-dream-erable-japon-dore\"\u003e'Orange Dream'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — orange shoots that turn soft green, golden in autumn (3 sizes). The most changeable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/acer-palmatum-garnet-erable-du-japon-rouge-d19cm-40cm\"\u003e'Garnet'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — cut garnet-red foliage, weeping habit (H40 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The red dissectum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/acer-palmatum-going-green-erable-japon-vert\"\u003e'Going Green'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright green with full leaves (2 sizes). The most understated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePosition \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDissectum 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full partial shade or morning sun only — never direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e sheltered terrace, patio, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003enorth- or east-facing balcony\u003c\/a\u003e — in a raised position to let the branches cascade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, well-draining, and acidic — ericaceous soil mixed with potting soil, never calcareous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese maple roots are shallow and are just as sensitive to drought as to waterlogging. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003emoist but well-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e is the right combination, and in a dissectum, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/pointes-bords-bruns-feuilles-causes-solutions\"\u003ebrowning tips appear faster than elsewhere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e generous — the substrate must remain consistently moist from April to September, with closer monitoring than for full-leaved maples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e strictly non-limescale — hard water alkalizes the substrate and causes chlorosis within two or three seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulching:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential in a pot — a layer of pine bark preserves moisture and gently acidifies the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e avoid it — the cascade forms on its own, and cutting destroys the tiering of the branches. Remove only dead wood, in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for ericaceous plants, once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe very fine ribbons lose water faster than full leaves: during a heatwave, a dissectum in a pot may need daily watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cascade of green lace is best appreciated up close and from below: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-ombre-guide\"\u003eplaced high on a shaded balcony\u003c\/a\u003e, the tree lets light filter through its slender ribbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a dissectum duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/acer-palmatum-garnet-erable-du-japon-rouge-d19cm-40cm\"\u003e'Garnet'\u003c\/a\u003e — the same cut foliage, the same weeping habit, green against garnet red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast in texture,\u003c\/strong\u003e place an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/acer-palmatum-atropurpureum-erable-du-japon-pourpre\"\u003e'Atropurpureum'\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — its full leaves and upright habit highlight the dissectum's delicacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a zen arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fargesia-rufa-bambou-parapluie\"\u003eFargesia Rufa\u003c\/a\u003e — the bamboo provides the verticality that the cascade lacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a raised \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pots-cache-pots\"\u003eceramic or terracotta\u003c\/a\u003e container is essential: placed on the floor, the cascade gets flattened and loses its effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the most sheltered spot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater it more than a classic maple:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaise it to reveal the cascade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e dissectum 'Emerald Lace'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green-leaved Japanese laceleaf maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapindaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e forests of Japan and Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø26 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e cascading, with layered branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.50 to 2 metres, with a spread greater than its height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or morning sun only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e plentiful, with the substrate kept moist at all times during the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-calcareous water is essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, well-drained and acidic, never calcareous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow, pruning not recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, very fine emerald-green lacy leaves, orange and red in October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e demanding in terms of light and watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japandi \/ Natural \/ Graphic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278093852937,"sku":"56432","price":68.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/acer-palmatum-emerald-lace-erable-du-japon-decoupe-vert-h90-cm-pot-oe26-cm-verdeia-9066345.jpg?v=1789224199","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/acer-palmatum-emerald-lace-green-cutleaf-japanese-maple","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}