{"product_id":"acer-palmatum-seiryu-erable-du-japon-decoupe-dresse","title":"Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Upright Japanese laceleaf maple) — H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"acer-seiryu\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Finely cut, lace-like green foliage • ⬆️ Upright vase-shaped habit • 🍂 Golden to orange in autumn • ⛅ Partial shade to morning sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcer palmatum 'Seiryu'\u003c\/strong\u003e has bright green leaves cut into fine strips all the way to the midrib, like maples in the \u003cem\u003edissectum\u003c\/em\u003e group, but with a rare characteristic: its branches grow straight up instead of drooping. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003eforests of Japan and Korea\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the only Japanese maple with lace-like foliage in the catalogue to form a small upright tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts Japanese name means “blue-green dragon”. Delivered young at 35 cm tall, over the years it develops a 2- to 3-metre vase-shaped silhouette, taller than it is wide, whereas the other finely cut foliage spreads out in a cascade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-acer\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich Japanese maple should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese maples in the catalogue, with different colours, habits and sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Seiryu'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — finely cut, lace-like green foliage, upright vase-shaped habit (H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The only upright dissectum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/acer-palmatum-emerald-lace-erable-du-japon-decoupe-vert\"\u003e'Emerald Lace'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — finely cut emerald green, weeping habit (3 sizes). The most airy.\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 — finely cut garnet red, 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-little-princess-erable-du-japon-nain-vert\"\u003e'Little Princess'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green with pink tips, dwarf and bushy (H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The smallest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/acer-palmatum-shaina-erable-du-japon-nain-rouge\"\u003e'Shaina'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — brick red in a dense ball, dwarf (2 sizes). The red dwarf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/acer-palmatum-beni-maiko-erable-du-japon-pousses-rouges\"\u003e'Beni-maiko'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pinkish-red shoots on green foliage, red stems (H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The most contrasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/acer-palmatum-lot-de-3-erables-du-japon\"\u003eSet of 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — orange, finely cut green and red, 3 Pot Ø12 cm. The most economical way to get started.\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 followed by soft green (3 sizes). The most changeable.\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 holds all summer without turning green (2 sizes). 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 (3 sizes). The most vigorous.\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 (2 sizes). The only ornamental one without leaves.\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 entire leaves (2 sizes). The most understated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese maple grows in woodland in its natural habitat and prefers filtered light. 'Seiryu' is nevertheless the most sun- and wind-resistant of the finely cut foliage varieties: its strips scorch much less quickly than those of trailing cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or morning sun - it tolerates a few hours of direct sun, but not full afternoon sun from the south.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, east-facing balcony, patio, courtyard - sheltered from the strongest drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C - it stays outdoors all year round and loses its leaves in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh, well-draining and acidic - ericaceous soil mixed with potting soil, never calcareous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts upright habit takes up little floor space: this is the lace-leaved maple best suited to a narrow balcony with a high ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts shallow roots are just as vulnerable to drought as to suffocation: a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003efresh but well-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e is the right combination, and leaf drop in November is a normal stage that should not be confused with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-perd-ses-feuilles-pourquoi-que-faire\"\u003eplant losing its leaves due to lack of water\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular - the substrate should remain fresh from April to September, without ever becoming waterlogged; greatly reduced in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably limescale-free - hard water alkalizes the substrate and yellows the foliage over the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulching:\u003c\/strong\u003e a layer of pine bark helps retain freshness and gently acidifies the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary - the vase-shaped silhouette forms on its own. 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\"\u003eIn a 12 cm pot, the water reserve is limited: in hot weather, check the substrate every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts upright silhouette of lacy green foliage works well in terrace arrangements alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-balcon-plein-soleil-guide\"\u003esunny balcony plants\u003c\/a\u003e facing east, where other finely cut foliage would scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Japanese arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fargesia-rufa-bambou-parapluie\"\u003eFargesia rufa\u003c\/a\u003e - the clumping bamboo maintains a persistent green screen when the maple is bare in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo add flowers around the base of the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rhododendron-bloombux-magenta-rhododendron-nain\"\u003eRhododendron Bloombux® Magenta\u003c\/a\u003e — it thrives in the same ericaceous soil, and its intense pink flowers contrast with the green lace-like foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a bright summer,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydrangea-arborescens-strong-annabelle-hortensia-boule-blanc-d19cm-30cm\"\u003eHydrangea 'Strong Annabelle'\u003c\/a\u003e next to it — its large white flower heads brighten partial shade and contrast with the delicate lacy leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-groove-taupe\"\u003etaupe Capi Nature Groove pot\u003c\/a\u003e — its vertical grooves extend the tree's upright habit, and its warm colour echoes the golden hues of autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn October, the foliage changes from green to gold and then reddish orange: this is when its lace-like leaves are most visible when backlit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall a stake during the first year:\u003c\/strong\u003e the young trunk is slender and the main stem may bend in the wind. A loosely attached bamboo stick guides its vertical growth until the wood becomes stronger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect it from scorching afternoons:\u003c\/strong\u003e although it tolerates sun better than other finely divided foliage, its delicate leaves turn brown above 35 °C. Move the pot closer to a shaded wall, as with all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-chaleur-canicule-ete\"\u003eplants exposed to heatwaves\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot it in a pot that is taller than it is wide:\u003c\/strong\u003e its upright habit develops deep roots. A container at least 25 cm tall, filled with ericaceous soil and potting compost, ensures its stability as it grows taller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\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 'Seiryu'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright cut-leaf Japanese 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 H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e upright, vase-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 metres, taller than wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade or morning sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, keeping the substrate moist during the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, well-drained and acidic, never alkaline\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 moderate, no pruning needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, fine bright green lacy leaves, turning golden to reddish orange in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy, the most tolerant of finely divided foliage\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 branching, the delicacy of the lacy leaves, and the autumn hues naturally vary depending on exposure and the season's weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278101913865,"sku":"51915","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_0a6f9dd7-2a10-4f82-a21b-1a40b826e94c.jpg?v=1791964460","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/acer-palmatum-seiryu-dissected-upright-japanese-maple","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}