Acer palmatum 'Ao Shidare' Green Lace Leaf Japanese Maple Zone 5 The foliage appears green in

The foliage appears green in spring with a slight red or pink tinge to the margins of  each leaf

miniature train gardens and for bonsai

making this one of the most versatile conifers and one of my favorites

here at Maple Ridge Nurseries we love the plant we affectionately call the "weed" because it is so easy to grow

Fall color is red or orange and wonderful

Acer palmatum 'Ao Shidare' Green Lace Leaf Japanese Maple Zone 5 The foliage appears green inThe name simply means green cascading which perfectly describes this great little tree. In spring the green color has a slightly blue tint that separates it from other green dissectums. At one time all green dissectums were probably called 'Ao shidare' but over time this cultivar became dominant and rightly so. Growth is very strong and pendulous. Ao shidare will tolerate full sun better than most green dissectum cultivars but could still benefit from