Acer palmatum 'Viridis'

Acer palmatum 'Viridis', commonly known as Japanese Maple, is a woody landscape shrub valued for its gold or yellow, purple or lavender, and red or burgundy flowers during spring. It typically matures 15–25 feet tall and 10–25 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Asia: Japan, China, Korea, eastern Mongolia, southeastern Russia. Members of the genus Acer support Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) larvae which have one brood per season and appear from April-October in the south. In the landscape, it works well in accent, specimen, and understory tree. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer and drought.

Adds long-term structure, shade, and a sense of permanence to the landscape. Helps make lower-light garden areas feel intentional instead of bare.

Lobed leaves and seasonal color; insignificant flowers; samaras fruit; red, orange, yellow or burgundy fall color

Specimen tree, Japanese garden, container