Acer palmatum ‘Spring Delight’ is a vigorous laceleaf (dissectum) Japanese maple selected by Talon Buchholz. In spring its finely cut foliage emerges a yellow-green sharply tipped in red—“as if each lobe was dipped in cranberry juice”—then matures to a rich green in summer before turning bright yellow to orange in fall.
Key Features
Habit & Size: Compact, weeping laceleaf form; typically 3–5 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide at 10 years.
Spring Foliage: Yellow-green leaves with crimson-red tips/pink edges, creating a striking two-tone effect.
Summer Foliage: Transitions to a consistent deep green that holds through the growing season.
Fall Color: Blaze of bright yellow to orange for autumn interest.
Growth & Maintenance: More vigorous and spreading than many dissectums (up to 3–4 ft of growth per year); will “cover the ground” with arching branches unless staked for an upright form.
Hardiness & Culture: USDA Zones 5–8; best in morning sun or dappled light with afternoon shade in hot climates; prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Landscape Uses: Outstanding as a focal specimen, container accent, or in small-garden settings where its seasonal color and form can be appreciated
All plants come with a regular black nursery pot
Please note:The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.
Acer palmatum ‘Spring Delight’ is a vigorous laceleaf (dissectum) Japanese maple selected by Talon Buchholz. In spring its finely cut foliage emerges a yellow-green sharply tipped in red—“as if each lobe was dipped in cranberry juice”—then matures to a rich green in summer before turning bright yellow to orange in fall.
Key Features
Habit & Size: Compact, weeping laceleaf form; typically 3–5 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide at 10 years.
Spring Foliage: Yellow-green leaves with crimson-red tips/pink edges, creating a striking two-tone effect.
Summer Foliage: Transitions to a consistent deep green that holds through the growing season.
Fall Color: Blaze of bright yellow to orange for autumn interest.
Growth & Maintenance: More vigorous and spreading than many dissectums (up to 3–4 ft of growth per year); will “cover the ground” with arching branches unless staked for an upright form.
Hardiness & Culture: USDA Zones 5–8; best in morning sun or dappled light with afternoon shade in hot climates; prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Landscape Uses: Outstanding as a focal specimen, container accent, or in small-garden settings where its seasonal color and form can be appreciated
All plants come with a regular black nursery pot
Please note:The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.
