.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } 'Red Dragon' Weeping Japanese Maple — Acer palmatum dissectum 'Red Dragon' Description A compact, cascading deciduous shrub featuring vibrant red foliage that deepens in autumn. Its delicate, finely cut leaves create a graceful, weeping form, perfect for accent areas or small gardens. Suggested Uses Ideal for Bonsai, landscape focal points, garden borders, or container planting to add striking color and texture. Plant Details Botanical Name: Red Dragon' Weeping Japanese Maple Acer palmatum dissectum 'Red Dragon' Common Name: Red Dragon' Weeping Japanese Maple Size & Growth: 4-6 ft tall and wide at maturity, with a cascading habit. Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous, finely dissected leaves Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer with tiny flowers Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun (more vibrant color in full sun) Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, ideal for containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Mildly Toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other shade-loving shrubs and perennials Care Tips Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil with partial shade for best color development. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Prefers loamy, well-drained soil. Tolerates average humidity; may need protection in extreme heat. Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape. Protect roots mulched during cold snaps. Plant with the root flare at soil surface. Fertilize annually in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Avoid placing in areas with strong wind to protect delicate branches.
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