• A short patio style Acer Emerald Lace in a black pot
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Acer Emerald Lace

Acer Emerald Lace

Patio Japanese Maple

$80.00
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Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace' is a beautiful laceleaf Japanese Maple, prized for its finely dissected emerald-green foliage and elegant cascading habit. Throughout spring and summer, its delicate leaves create a soft, airy appearance that brings texture and movement to the garden before transforming into brilliant shades of gold, orange and crimson in autumn.

With its naturally weeping form and compact size, 'Emerald Lace' makes an outstanding feature tree for small gardens, courtyards, ponds and Japanese-inspired landscapes. It offers year-round beauty, from the fresh green foliage of spring to the striking branch structure revealed during winter.

Why You'll Love Acer 'Emerald Lace'

  • Elegant finely divided emerald-green foliage
  • Spectacular gold, orange and crimson autumn colour
  • Graceful cascading, weeping habit
  • Excellent feature tree for smaller gardens
  • Ideal for Japanese-style landscapes
  • Beautiful around ponds and water features
  • Deciduous tree with attractive winter branch structure
  • Easy to grow with minimal maintenance

  • Expected 5 Year Height 0.5 M Width 0.5 M

Is Acer Emerald Lace suitable for my garden?

Acer Emerald Lace is best suited in a position that gets

  • Partial shade
  • Full sun

Acer Emerald Lace is

  • Frost Tolerant
  • Deciduous
  • Cold hardy

Acer Emerald Lace will thrive in soil that is

  • Free draining
  • Nutrient rich

How to establish your Acer Emerald Lace?

Plant Acer 'Emerald Lace' in morning sun or part shade.

For the best performance:

Protect from harsh afternoon sun, particularly in hotter regions.
Choose a sheltered position away from strong, drying winds.
Avoid exposed sites where young foliage may scorch.

How to maintain your Acer Emerald Lace once established?

Water deeply once or twice each week during the first two summers.

Once established, water during:

Extended dry periods.
Hot summer weather.
Windy conditions.

Apply mulch to help conserve soil moisture and keep roots cool.

Feed lightly each spring with a slow-release fertiliser suitable for ornamental trees.

For healthy growth:

Top up organic mulch annually.
Incorporate compost around the root zone if required.
Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage soft, weak growth.

Very little pruning is required.

If shaping is necessary:

Prune during winter while dormant or in midsummer after growth has hardened.
Remove dead, damaged or crossing branches.
Maintain the tree's natural cascading form.

Avoid heavy pruning, as Japanese Maples are naturally elegant without significant shaping.

Acer 'Emerald Lace' is highly frost hardy and performs exceptionally well throughout much of New Zealand.

Young trees benefit from:

Mulching around the root zone.
Regular watering during dry winters if required.
Protection from strong winter winds during establishment.

Late spring frosts may occasionally damage emerging foliage, but healthy trees usually recover quickly.

Thanks to its naturally compact habit, 'Emerald Lace' grows exceptionally well in large containers.

For best results:

Use a premium-quality potting mix.
Choose a container with excellent drainage.
Water more frequently than garden-planted specimens.
Repot every few years to refresh the growing medium.

Container-grown trees make beautiful features on patios, decks and entranceways.

Japanese Maples are generally easy to grow.

Occasionally inspect for:

Aphids
Scale insects
Powdery mildew
Leaf scorch during prolonged hot, dry weather

Healthy soil, regular watering and protection from harsh afternoon sun will keep your tree looking its best.
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