Acer j. 'Green Cascade' #15

Acer japonicum ‘Green Cascade’ is an extremely ornate selection with finely dissected, multi-lobed, emerald green leaves. Its graceful, weeping habit forms a mounding, almost waterfall, appearance in the garden. Fall color ranges from brilliant yellow-orange to rich red. 

The spring and summer bring a refreshing, bright emerald green that serves as a cool focal point. However, the real show begins in autumn, when the finely textured leaves transform into a brilliant mosaic of fiery red, burnt orange, and gold. Because it stays low and spreads wide, it is the perfect choice for planting near water features, cascading over stone walls, or serving as a dramatic accent in a rock garden. It prefers well-drained soil and appreciates a bit of afternoon shade in the heat of summer to keep its foliage looking pristine.

Why We Love It: It gives you the exotic, lacy look of a Japanese Maple with the rugged hardiness of a Full Moon Maple—plus, those cascading branches look like a living waterfall in the garden!