Acer Red Dragon - Bare-Rooted
Notify MeAcer palmatum dissectum Red Dragon is a stunning variety of Japanese maple with an upright, pendulous habit that forms an elegant, cascading mound. This tree features bright-red leaves during spring that mature to burgundy-red in summer. Come autumn, the leaves transform into a beautiful crimson-red hue, offering a dramatic and continuous display of colour.
Perfect for adding a striking colour contrast in various garden styles, including Asian-themed gardens, contemporary landscapes, or as a focal point. Acer palmatum dissectum Red Dragon prefers moist, well-drained soils, but excessive exposure to sunlight, wind, or drought may cause leaf scorching. This petite tree is well-suited for smaller gardens and container planting.
Grows to a mature height and spread of up to 2.5m.
What is a bare-rooted tree?
Bare-rooted trees are deciduous trees that have been grown in the ground and are dug up when they've become dormant in the winter. The soil is shaken from their roots and they are bundled up with their roots packed in moist material to prevent dehydration during transport.
What are the benefits?
- Less packaging and plastic waste involved in growing process and transportation.
- Plant has more root mass as the roots have not been constricted and twisted by a pot.
- They are easier to carry and plant as they are extremely lightweight.
- Bare-rooted trees are cheaper as they do not come with soil and pots.
- Planting bare-rooted trees in the winter follows the natural pattern of the seasons.
- Trimming: Prune acers in late winter or early spring to shape and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning, as acers have a natural, graceful form.
- Fertilising: Apply a slow-release fertiliser formulated for trees and shrubs in spring. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, which may encourage excessive foliage growth at the expense of the plant's natural form.
- Watering: Water regularly during the establishment phase and in dry periods, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around the base to retain moisture.
- Pest Control: Look out for aphids and scale insects. Remove them by hand, use insecticidal soap, or introduce natural predators like ladybirds.
- Disease Management: Watch for verticillium wilt, indicated by wilting leaves and branch dieback. Remove affected branches promptly and dispose of them away from healthy plants. Improve soil drainage to reduce risks.
Enjoy complimentary delivery anywhere in mainland New Zealand when you purchase plants worth $250 or more*.
For orders below $250, the following flat-rate delivery charges are applicable:
- Urban delivery within mainland New Zealand: $19.95
- Rural delivery within mainland New Zealand: $39.95
- Waiheke, Chatham and Great Barrier Islands: Please contact us for shipping options.
We aim to have all orders shipped within 14 days from the order date, unless a different shipping date is specified alongside a product.
