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Japanese Maple 'Baby Lace': Miniature Dissectum Discovered by Rick Rey

Japanese Maple Baby Lace

Overview

Japanese Maple 'Baby Lace' (Acer palmatum 'Baby Lace') is a miniature dissectum cultivar discovered by Rick Rey at the Delaware Agricultural School and introduced by Raraflora Nursery, Kinterfield, Pennsylvania. It forms a tiny, dense mound of finely dissected green leaves that turn golden-yellow in fall. One of the smallest laceleaf maples, perfect for troughs and fairy gardens.

Botanical Details

Family: Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Genus: Acer (AY-ser)
Species: Acer palmatum (pahl-MAY-tum)
Cultivar: 'Baby Lace'
Discovered by: Rick Rey, Delaware Agricultural School
Introduced by: Raraflora Nursery, Kinterfield, Pennsylvania

Cultivation

USDA zones 5-8. Prefers partial shade. Excellent drainage essential; use gritty mix. Water carefully. Very slow growing.

Ideal Uses

Perfect for miniature gardens, troughs, rock gardens, and bonsai. A rare gem for collectors of tiny dissectums.

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