Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Seiryu Laceleaf Japanese Maple)

Acer palmatum 'Seiryu' (Seiryu Laceleaf Japanese Maple) is a unique and highly sought-after cultivar of the Japanese maple species (Acer palmatum). It stands out for its distinctive laceleaf or dissected foliage and upright, tree-like growth habit.  Foliage: The most striking feature of the Seiryu cultivar is its finely dissected, lace-like foliage. The leaves are deeply lobed and delicate in appearance, giving the tree an elegant and lacy look. During the growing season, the leaves are typically green, but they can turn shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall, providing beautiful autumn color. Size: Seiryu Laceleaf Japanese Maple is relatively small for a Japanese maple tree but larger compared to other laceleaf cultivars. It typically reaches a height of 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters) when mature, with a spread of about 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters). Growth Habit: Unlike most Japanese maples with a shrub-like habit, Seiryu grows in an upright, vase-shaped form, making it res