Acer palmatum “Viridis”

Ultimate height: 1.5–2.5 metres in 10-20years
Ultimate spread: 1.5–2.5 metres
Soil: Clay, loam, moist but well–drained, pH acid or neutral
Position: Full sun, partial shade
Aspect: West–facing or East–facing or South–facing, sheltered
Hardiness : Hardy

This Acer has a low, spreading habit and specimens are often multi-stemmed. The leaves are so dissected as to appear almost shredded. Although green through the spring and summer they show good autumn colour. Small red flowers appear in spring.