Acer palmatum 'Ao Shidare' Green Lace Leaf Japanese Maple Zone 5 The foliage appears green in

The foliage appears green in spring with a slight red or pink tinge to the margins of  each leaf

star shaped leaves with a rounded middle lobe

If sited where it can be viewed with the rising or setting sun behind it the leaves will glow a bright red

miniature train gardens and for bonsai

Acer palmatum 'Ao Shidare' Green Lace Leaf Japanese Maple Zone 5 The foliage appears green inThe name simply means green cascading which perfectly describes this great little tree. In spring the green color has a slightly blue tint that separates it from other green dissectums. At one time all green dissectums were probably called 'Ao shidare' but over time this cultivar became dominant and rightly so. Growth is very strong and pendulous. Ao shidare will tolerate full sun better than most green dissectum cultivars but could still benefit from