RED DRAGON LANCE LEAF MAPLE: Care Guide and Tips 🍁🐉 (Acer palmatum Dissectum)

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Explore the captivating beauty of the Red Dragon Lance Leaf Maple with our comprehensive care guide and tips. Learn how to nurture and maintain this stunning ornamental tree to showcase its fiery red foliage and unique lance-shaped leaves in your landscape. From sunlight and soil preferences to pruning techniques and seasonal care, this guide offers essential insights for gardeners of all levels. Discover the secrets to successfully growing and caring for the Red Dragon Lance Leaf Maple and add a touch of enchantment to your outdoor space.
Here's a sneak peek at what we'll cover:
* Latin Name: Acer palmatum Dissectum 'Red Dragon'
* Origin: Cultivar (likely selected in Europe or North America - Zones 5a to 8b)
* Common Name: Red Dragon Japanese Maple, Laceleaf Japanese Maple
* Hours of Sun: Full sun to part shade (prefers morning sun with afternoon shade, especially in hot climates)
* Days to Germination: Not applicable (propagation is typically done through grafting or softwood cuttings, not seeds)
* Seed Depth: Not applicable (refer to propagation methods above)
* Plant Spacing: 4-6 feet apart (matures to a mounding shape)
* Frost tolerance: Yes (tolerates cold winters - USDA Hardiness Zones 5a to 8b)
* Days to Maturity: Slow growing (may take several years to reach desired size)
* Height at Maturity: 4-8 feet tall with a slightly wider spread
* Grow Zones: 5a to 8b (USDA Hardiness Zones)
* Life Cycle: Deciduous tree
* Pollinator Attractant: Not particularly (may attract some pollinators to its flowers)
* Additional Notes:
* Red Dragon Japanese Maple is prized for its beautiful, lacy foliage.
* The finely dissected leaves emerge bright scarlet red in spring, mature to a rich burgundy in summer, and transform into a spectacular crimson red in fall.
* It has an upright-pendulous growth habit, forming an elegant cascading mound as it matures.
* This variety is well-suited for smaller gardens or container planting due to its compact size.
* It prefers moist, well-drained soil and may need protection from afternoon sun in hot climates.
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