Acer palmatum 'Burgundy Lace'

Also Known As

Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 12'-18'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Burgundy Lace' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Burgundy Lace' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with burgundy 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 'Burgundy Lace'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 18 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Burgundy Lace'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has deep purple foliage that is some what like a cross between a lace leaf and A. 'Moonfire'. This 20' tree will be a great focal point. Fall color is brilliant red.

By: Gossler Farms

Growing into an exquisite weeping tree (9't x 12'w), this heart-catcher has delicately-lacy foliage that opens burgundy-red with red petioles, changing to bronzy-green mid-summer and to bright red in fall. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

With an upright form, Burgundy Lace has a well branched, graceful habit. Leaves are sharply serrated and emerge a lovely burgundy/red in the spring progressing to a greenish/bronze as fall draws near. Burgundy Lace will thrive in an area that provides dappled shade in the late afternoon/early evening as its foliage may burn in the hot afternoon sun. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

Acer palmatum 'Burgundy Lace' - This Japanese Maple has relatively large, very deeply cut leaves with sharply serrated margins. The spring foliage is burgundy-wine, becoming green tinted in summer then fiery red in fall. Great selection for container planting or by the pond.

By: Kigi Nursery

Matsumurae Group - Red. Deeply divided leaf form with beautiful dark burgundy-red coloration that contrasts well with other Japanese maples. Upright growing small tree with a wide canopy. Trees grow 8-10' in ten years and 12-15' tall and wide in maturity. Takes sun, but some shade preferred for optimum conditions. Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum. Awards: Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Award of Merit at Boskoop.

By: Fantastic Plants

Purple-red leaves turn bronzy in summer. Fall bright red. USDA zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

MATSUMURAE, red. Wonderfully graceful and heavily branched, this smaller growing tree develops a full canopy, accented by beautiful, wide sweeping limb tips. Wine red leaves are deeply cut, nearly to the center of the leaf. Does best if planted with protection from harshest sun and winds.