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The Japanese maple is a short tree in the maple family (Sapindaceae), native to southeast Korea and central and south Japan. Genus name is Latin for sharp in and palmatum means shaped like a hand referring to the shape of the leaves.

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‘Seiryu’ or Lace-leaf Japanese maple is the only dissected form of Japanese maple that has an upright habit, growing 10 to 15 feet high and 8 to 12 feet wide. It prefers well-drained, acidic, humusy soils in full sun to partial shade. Provide afternoon shade in hot summer areas to prevent leaf scorch.

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The lacey ornamental leaves are red-tipped in spring, green in the summer and gold in the fall. Insignificant flowers in spring are followed by winged samas.

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Use in an Asian garden, in small spaces, in containers or as a specimen.

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Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Aphids, scale, maple worms, leafrollers, and leafhoppers are occasional pests. Anthracnose, leaf scorch, and frost damage, especially from late frosts, can occur. It self-seeds easily so can spread and become weedy in the landscape.

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The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common maple diseases and insect pests.

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VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.

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The lacey ornamental leaves are red-tipped in spring, green in the summer and gold in the fall. Insignificant flowers in spring are followed by winged samas.

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Use in an Asian garden, in small spaces, in containers or as a specimen.

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The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common maple diseases and insect pests.

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VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.

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Acer palmatum 'Seiryu'

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