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Weeping Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum dissectum): A Dwarf Laceleaf Maple

A gardener had a photo of an acer tree from their mother, about 5 years old, and wanted to know the exact type and ultimate size.

Acer Tree

Expert Identification

The tree is a weeping dissectum (laceleaf) Japanese maple, green variety. It will stay small (4-8 feet). The expert suggested searching the name and comparing to pictures of dwarf weeping cutleaf maples.

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