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Also Known As

  • Acer palmatum dissectum 'Otto's Dissectum'
  • Laceleaf Maple
  • Otto's Dissectum Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

1 gallon | $42.8

Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

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Acer palmatum 'Otto's Dissectum' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Otto's Dissectum' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with bronze and green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Otto's Dissectum'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Otto's Dissectum'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Otto's Dissectum Japanese Maple leafs out in early spring with hues of orange and red. Later in mid-summer, the colors will change to bronze. The weeping structure of its branches makes it a unique Japanese maple to add to your landscape. Protection from the hot afternoon sun is suggested to retain the excellent spring hue of orange extending into the summer color. Otto's Dissectum Japanese Maple has phenomenal shades of oranges in the fall months.
This broad, mounding laceleaf Japanese maple develops orange-green spring coloring that can last into summer when planted in full sun. By late summer, the leaves fade to green, but they brighten up again in fall, turning brilliant orange. Dissectum.
New leaves emerge bright bronze-green. Mature leaves are deep green with bronze highlights. Fall color is orange-yellow.
This lace-leaf Japanese Maple has large leaves on its weeping horizontal branches. Growth is more open than many dissectums. The green leaves have red-purple margins in spring. Fall colors are brilliant reds and oranges.
DISSECTUM, green. This cultivar has large lacy leaves on its weeping horizontal branches. Growth is more open than many dissectums, will create a great veil effect when in the right place in the garden. The green leaves have red-purple margins in spring. Lovely!

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'Otto's Dissectum' plant

How to Grow Acer palmatum 'Otto's Dissectum'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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