Hello Everyone, I have 3 ‘weeping’ Japanese Maples in my yard. 2 out of the three are very healthy. However, 1 is only growing new leaves/branches from the base of the tree so it no longer fills out its nice ‘umbrella.’ I want to replace this maple with a new one but am unsure of which variety I should buy. The three I have are no more than 4 feet in height and the ‘weep’ down to the ground forming a very nice canopy. Most I see at the local nurseries are the Maples that will grow to 6-8 feet and are more tree like. Is there are specific dwarf variety that only grows to 4 feet like I have? If so, what’s the name of it?
Good morning @TsawwassenG Gardener and welcome to the maple forum If your looking for a nice red small dissectum then Acer palmatum 'Ever Red' is a very showy dwarf variety. Of course there are many out there to chose from and Crimson Queen or Orangeola spring to mind as good examples though they do grow a little larger than Ever Red'. I'm sure other members will have some great ideas for you. But this is a start.
You can really dictate the overall height just with selective pruning. I would say any of the dissectum varieties are suitable, just a matter of what leaf colour ( spring / fall) is your preference
Very true. Since the subject just came up (off-forum) may I point out the 'Ever Red' is a synonym for the old cultivar 'Dissectum Nigrum'.
