Chantilly Lace Weeping Japanese Maple

Chantilly Lace Dwarf Weeping Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum dissectum 'Chantilly Lace')

Chantilly Lace Dwarf Weeping Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum dissectum 'Chantilly Lace') is a finely cut laceleaf selection with delicate, threadlike green foliage that forms a soft, cascading mound; spring leaves emerge light green, hold fresh medium green in summer, and turn golden orange to red in fall, bringing graceful motion and multiseason color to small gardens and patios.

Distinctive Features

'Chantilly Lace' develops a low, dome shaped canopy with elegantly dissected leaves on arching branches; the refined texture reads airy up close and from a distance, with a reliable autumn show and a tidy winter silhouette.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Morning sun to partial shade; provide afternoon protection in hot regions.
• Soil: Moist, well drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.
• Water: Keep evenly moist; avoid drought and waterlogged soil.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8.
• Mature Size: About 3 to 5 ft tall and 5 to 7 ft wide, cascading mound.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Lacy, weeping canopy creates a serene centerpiece.
• Rock Gardens: Drapes beautifully over stones and low walls.
• Water Features: Reflective texture and color near ponds and streams.
• Containers: Performs well in large, sheltered planters.
• Shade Borders: Softens edges beneath taller trees.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Deep soak during dry spells to maintain steady moisture.
• Pruning: Light thinning in late winter to refine the cascade; avoid heavy midsummer cuts.
• Fertilizing: Apply a light, balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring.
• Mulching: 2 to 3 inches over the root zone to conserve moisture and regulate temperature; keep mulch off the trunk.
• Notes: Provide airflow and afternoon shade in hot sites to limit leaf scorch; generally trouble free in well drained soil.

Why Choose Chantilly Lace Dwarf Weeping Japanese Maple?

• Exquisite Texture: Ultra fine, lacey foliage on a graceful mound.
• Compact Footprint: Fits patios, courtyards, and small borders.
• Seasonal Color: Fresh spring greens with warm fall tones.
• Design Contrast: Pairs elegantly with conifers and broadleaf evergreens.
• Four Season Interest: Cascading foliage, autumn glow, and refined winter form.

For best color and vigor, pair morning sun with afternoon shade and maintain consistent, well drained soil moisture.