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Also Known As

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Viridis'
Virdis Cutleaf Weeping Japanese Maple
Virdis Weeping Laceleaf Japanese Maple
Viridis Green Laceleaf
Viridis Threadleaf

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

5a-9b

1 gallon | $42.8

Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

Fewer than 10 at Maples N More Nursery

#1 Container on Standard | $44.99

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Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

#3 Container | $104.99

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Acer palmatum 'Viridis' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Viridis' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with 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 'Viridis'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: cascading, container plant, fall color, mounding, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Viridis'

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

Dissectum. The original and archetypal green laceleaf. Leaves are bright green, and can either burn or get orange highlights in full sun. Fall color is gold and yellow. Cultivars such as 'Waterfall' and 'Otto's Dissectum' have replaced 'Viridis.'

By: Conifer Kingdom

There?s no question where this hardy and beautiful weeper got its name!... sturdy branches cascade strongly and are covered by long, finely-dissected leaves which seem to ?flow? along its lovely lines; yellow-tinted-crimson fall color S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Viridis is a captivating green lace-leaf Japanese maple that has bright green, lacy foliage. The strongly cascading branches form an elegant dome shape. It is the most vigorous and adaptable of the green foliaged laceleaf maples. Viridis is often planted as a companion to the red-leafed cultivars. The fall colors are bright orange with golden yellow undertones and crimson highlights.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Viridis is lovely green lace leaf weeping cultivar that can handle full sun or shade. Delicate leaves and limbs make this maple suitable for ponds and as a focal point in the landscape. The spring color is light green turning to a lawn green in the summer. Fall color begins with yellow-orange turning to crimson-red. Viridis is a well-known green leaf cultivar that is highly desired by collectors for its moderate growth which can reach 5′ tall and wide in 10 years. Once established hardy to USDA zone 5.

By: Eastfork Nursery

Graceful, mounding, small tree with green limbs. Height will depend on how high tree is staked. Deeply dissected leaves turn from green to gold and red in the fall.

By: Garden World

Classic green laceleaf. Bright yellow-gold fall color. Leaf tips can burn in extremely hot sun. Green color holds well in filtered light locations. Can be staked for extra height.

By: Bloom River Gardens

'Viridis' is a strongly cascading maple with delicate green leaves that last all season. Fall colors are yellow and gold with a hint of crimson. This is another must-have cultivar develops into a formal mound that works well in any garden, especially patio or pondside. 'Viridis' can grow to 6 feet with training.

By: jensfarm maples

A very old lace-leaf Japanese Maple that is still in high demand. Spring leaves emerge yellow-green changing to medium green for the summer. This is a strong, fast growing tree! Fall colors are yellow-gold.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Viridis' - A weeping green form of the laceleaf type. The bright green foliage holds color well through the summer. Keep from the hot afternoon sun or the leaf tips may burn.

By: Kigi Nursery

The most popular weeping green laceleaf. Flourishes even in fairly deep shade. Yellow, gold, orange_?even some red fall color.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Light green deeply divided leaves, fall color orange-gold with crimson tones. Zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

DISSECTUM, green. Ultimate height will depend on staking with this popular and widely used form of dissectum. Graceful, sweeping green limbs in a mounding growth habit. Usually turns a strong gold in fall. A most beautiful plant for any garden, this is a particularly good performer.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A weeping lace leaf Japanese maple of simple beauty. Bright green foliage holds well throughout the summer months, turning brilliant shades of gold, orange and crimson in autumn. It forms a well branched mounding specimen, reaching 6-8' tall and 8-10' wide, but can be kept pruned smaller. 3-4' plants for spring shipment.