This Japanese Maple has finely cut green leaves with cascading branches. A brilliant yellow to red colour in the fall!

The Green Cutleaf Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’) is a weeping, laceleaf variety with bright green foliage that turns golden-orange in fall. It grows about 4–6 feet tall and 6–10 feet wide over time, with a soft, cascading shape.

You can mound it by planting slightly above grade and shaping the soil around it to emphasize the dome form. For pruning, do light, selective cuts in late winter or late summer—mainly to clean up dead or crowded branches and gently shape the canopy. Avoid heavy pruning or trimming across the top to keep its natural look.

Best planted in a well-drained soil with high organic matter. Japanese maples are grown as specimen trees or multi-stemmed plants. Any pruning should be done in summer. Mulch well, but avoid heaping mulch against the stem. Most cultivars need full sun or light afternoon shade.