BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

The name 'Seiryu' as it is called in Japanese, translates to mean roughly Green Dragon and it is known for its graceful, upright habit and deeply cut leaves.

The rich green leaves are tinged with red when they emerge in spring and turn shades of dark orange, plum purple, orange or red in the autumn before falling. Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Seiryu' is a classic maple, ideal for a mixed border or for planting as a standalone shrub.

Supplied Size: 5L containers (40 - 60 cm tall, freshly potted)

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Seiryu' appreciates shelter from strong winds.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Large branching, rounded shrub.
  • Height: up to 4 m (13 ft) / [up to 2.5 m (8 ft) after 10 years]
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft) / [up to 2 m (6 ft) after 10 years]

• Notes: Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Seiryu' is has similar leaves to Acer palmatum var dissectum 'Viridis' but will grow to be a taller, more upright shrub.