Seiryu Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Seiryu'
Seiryu Japanese Maple is a shrub for focal point, suited to full sun to partial shade and loam or acid soil, flowering varies by climate.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 300 cm |
| Spread | 250 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 5b-8b, RHS H6 |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 300 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 250 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 5b to 8b and rated H6 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of shade, acid soil, pet-safe plants.
Border Builder uses Seiryu Japanese Maple's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
- It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Astilbe 'Fanal'to edge in front
- Astilbe 'Visions'to edge in front
- Azaleato edge in front
- Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Endless Summer'to edge in front
- Black mondo grassto edge in front
- Camelliato edge in front