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The Viridis Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum dissectum 'Viridis') is one of the most enchanting small trees you can add to your New Zealand garden. This beautiful, gracefully weeping Japanese maple is celebrated for its finely cut, lace-like foliage that emerges soft, bright green in spring and matures to vibrant shades of gold and orange in autumn. Whether you're creating a tranquil shady nook, designing a feature garden bed, or looking for a statement container plant, the Viridis Japanese Maple delivers elegance and year-round interest. Its compact size and elegant cascading form make it perfect for smaller spaces, patios, or even courtyards.

Acer palmatum dissectum Viridis

Acer palmatum dissectum Viridis is a variety of Weeping Japanese Maple (Laceleaf), that features a rich display of delicate, weeping foliage. The finely cut leaves emerge a fresh green colour in spring and remain this way until turning bright orange with yellow and red tones in autumn. It typically grows to 2 m tall and the same wide. Acer Viridis is ideal for adding to a mixed planting, planting against a bland wall, maintaining in a container, planting around outdoor living areas, or using anywhere its beauty can be appreciated.

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  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Trees
  • Height:
    3.00 m
  • Spread:
    3.00 m
  • Garden uses:
    Containers, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Why Choose a Viridis Japanese Maple?

One of the outstanding features of the Viridis Japanese Maple is its lush, ferny foliage, which offers a delicate textural contrast to bolder-leaved shrubs and evergreens. The brilliant autumn colour is a seasonal highlight, making this plant a true focal point from early spring right through to late autumn. Its naturally elegant shape requires minimal pruning, and its tolerance for partial shade means it thrives in those tricky, filtered light garden spots. This tree is a wonderful companion alongside other ornamental varieties, such as Magnolia Amethyst Flame (Amethyst Flame Magnolia Tree) or Hamamelis Arnold Promise, helping to create a richly layered, multi-season display.

Growing and Caring for Acer palmatum dissectum 'Viridis'

The Viridis Japanese Maple prefers a sheltered site with dappled light or morning sun and afternoon shade, protected from harsh drying winds. Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil is ideal, enriched with compost or leaf mould to keep roots cool and moist. Young plants appreciate regular watering during their establishment, and a mulch of bark or leaf litter helps retain moisture through dry spells. Pruning is rarely needed except to maintain the characteristic weeping form or remove any dead branches.

Potted specimens thrive just as well, provided they are given consistent moisture and a slow-release fertiliser at the start of the growing season. Their manageable size makes transplanting into large, low containers easy, ideal for patios or entryways.

Landscape Uses and Plant Pairings

The tapestry-like form of the Viridis Japanese Maple means it works beautifully as a specimen tree, especially reflected in water features or nestled among boulders. For striking seasonal displays, consider pairing with flowering cherries like Prunus Mt Fuji or upright trees such as Acer 'Armstrong'.

Gardeners who love maples can broaden their collection with unique foliage and form by adding Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple), or the striking golden leaves of Acer negundo 'Kelly's Gold'. For additional diversity and textural contrast, the imposing presence of Acer pseudoplatanus, or the silvered leaves of Acer saccharinum complement the fine leaf form of ‘Viridis’.

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Enhance your landscape with the timeless beauty of the Viridis Japanese Maple. Its vibrant colour, refined structure, and easy-care nature make it a perennial favourite among New Zealand gardeners. Explore our full selection of maples and companion trees, including Acer freemanii 'Jeffersred' and more, to find the perfect plants for your garden sanctuary.


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