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SPRING DELIGHT WEEPING JAPANESE MAPLE
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Spring Delight'
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Root Pouch 5 gallon
(SKU: 20228)
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List Price $195.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 5-8 · Mature Height: 5-6 Feet · Mature Spread: 5-6 Feet
Spring Delight Weeping Japanese Maple lives up to its name from the very first leaf. As spring arrives, its finely dissected foliage emerges a fresh, uplifting green, each tip boldly brushed with red like an artist's playful accents. The effect is lively, surprising, and impossible to ignore—especially on a cascading laceleaf maple that glows in morning light and dances with every breeze.
As the season settles into summer, Spring Delight Weeping Japanese Maple transitions into a clean, vivid green, allowing its gracefully weeping branches to take center stage. Faster and more vigorous than many dissectum cultivars, this maple spreads outward in elegant curves, creating a soft mounding form unless trained upward. Its structure and texture make it ideal for water features, rock gardens, and landscape edges where its long, flowing branches can spill naturally toward the ground.
When autumn arrives, this beauty delivers its grand finale: glowing tones of yellow, amber, and fiery orange, often accented with hints of red. Introduced by Talon Buchholz—one of the most renowned names in Japanese maple breeding—Spring Delight Weeping Japanese Maple has become a standout for collectors and gardeners craving both vigor and artistry. Easy to grow, sun-tolerant, and deeply ornamental, it brings refinement and exuberance to any garden.
Family: Sapindaceae / Aceraceae · Common Name: Maple
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SPRING DELIGHT WEEPING JAPANESE MAPLE Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Gray |
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Fruit Type*
| • | Non-Edible Fruit |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Burgundy/Crimson/Maroon |
| • | Dark Yellow/Gold |
| • | Light Yellow/Brilliant Yellow |
| • | Orange/Brilliant Orange |
| • | Red/Brilliant Red |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Japanese Maple |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Tolerates High pH (Alkaline Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Graft |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Sun Exposure*
| • | Prefers Dappled Shade in Southern States |
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SPRING DELIGHT WEEPING JAPANESE MAPLE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Prefers rich, well-drained soil.
- Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.
- Amend clay with compost, pine bark, or sand to improve drainage.
- Performs beautifully in loamy, moisture-retentive soil.
- Sun Exposure:
- Morning sun with afternoon shade produces the best color.
- Slightly more sun-tolerant than many dissectum types.
- In hotter climates, protect from harsh late-day sun and windy exposure.
- Excellent for partially shaded woodland gardens.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Keep evenly moist, especially during establishment.
- Deep watering is better than frequent, shallow irrigation.
- Mulch lightly (but not against the trunk) to stabilize moisture.
- Avoid long, dry periods during peak summer heat.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
- Avoid heavy nitrogen to maintain compact branching.
- Annual top-dressing of compost supports root health.
- Do not fertilize late in summer to prevent tender late growth.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Prune lightly in midsummer to remove deadwood and refine shape.
- Stake early if a taller, narrow tree form is desired.
- Left untrained, it forms a wide, mounding habit perfect for groundflow.
- Resistant to humidity and generally low-maintenance.
Interesting Notes About SPRING DELIGHT WEEPING JAPANESE MAPLE
- Talon's Triumph: 'Spring Delight' was discovered and introduced by Talon Buchholz, one of the most influential Japanese maple breeders in modern horticulture.
- Painted Leaf Tips: Each new spring leaf looks as if it's been dipped in red or cranberry tones—nature's version of hand-painted detail.
- Viridis Cousin: Though green like the classic 'Viridis,' 'Spring Delight' is more vigorous, more colorful in spring, and often more dramatic in fall.
- Shape-Shifting Habit: Stake it for an elegant weeping tree or let it cascade naturally for a low, flowing mound that hugs the landscape.
- Fall Finale: Its autumn show spans golden yellow, amber, orange, and streaks of red—far richer than its spring display suggests.
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