Red Cutlace Japanese Maple is a dwarf deciduous tree  with a graceful weeping habit and dark red, finely cut leaves that change to beautiful shades of gold and crimson in the fall.  An excellent accent under larger trees, near a water garden or in container.  Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly. Mulch in southern climates to keep roots cool.  Keep pruning to a minimum and prune in fall or winter. Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, and root rots.  Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, root weevils, and mites. Chlorosis may occur in high pH soils

LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, Street Tree, and Shade Tree.

COMPANION PLANTS: Pieris, Astilbe, Japanese Forest Grass