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Viridis Dwarf Japanese Maple Trees for Sale Online
Viridis Japanese Maple produces vivid green leaves that are finely cut. In the Fall they change to beautiful shades of gold and crimson. One of our favorite Japanese Maple Trees.
The Viridis is a small tree with a graceful weeping habit and excellent branching architecture. An excellent accent under larger trees, near a water garden or in containers. Thrives in dappled sun situations.

Hardiness Zone: | 5-8 |
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Mature Height: | 8 to 10 feet |
Mature Width: | 8 to 10 feet |
Classification: | Small tree |
Sunlight: | Part to full sun |
Habit: | Deciduous, densely branched |
Flower Color: | Insignificant |
Foliage: | Bright green in spring to purple and then gold and crimson in the fall |
Soil Condition: | Any well drained soil |
Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
Uses: | Extremely attractive when used as a focal point or a specimen planting, very slow growing |
How to Care for Viridis Japanese Maple
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy plant for years to come!
Additional Information
History and introduction of the Japanese Maple in America:
Acer palmatum has been cultivated in Japan for centuries and in temperate areas around the world since the 1800s. The first specimen of the tree reached England in 1820. When Swedish doctor-botanist Carl Peter Thunberg traveled in Japan late in the eighteenth century, he secreted out drawings of a small tree that would eventually become synonymous with the high art of oriental gardens. He gave it the species name palmatum after the hand-like shape of its leaves, similar to the centuries-old Japanese names kaede and momiji, references to the 'hands' of frogs and babies, respectively. For centuries Japanese horticulturalists have developed cultivars from maples found in Japan and nearby Korea and China. They are a popular choice for bonsai enthusiasts and have long been a subject in art. Numerous cultivars are currently available commercially and are a popular item at garden centers and other retail stores in Europe and North America. Red-leafed cultivars are the most popular, followed by cascading green shrubs with deeply dissected leaves. Preparations from the branches and leaves are used as a treatment in traditional Chinese medicine.