Why Plant Red Dragon Laceleaf Japanese Maple?
Red Dragon is one of the most beloved laceleaf Japanese maples because it keeps its intense color from spring through fall. While many red varieties fade in midsummer, Red Dragon stays beautifully saturated, glowing in deep burgundy and ruby shades even during hot weather. Its finely cut foliage drapes into a flowing, elegant mound that seems to ripple in every breeze. In fall, the tree turns an even brighter crimson, stealing the spotlight in the landscape. Compact, enchanting, and incredibly consistent, Red Dragon is the perfect choice for gardeners who want lasting color and sculptural beauty.
How to use Red Dragon Laceleaf Japanese Maple in the landscape?
Plant Red Dragon where you can appreciate its cascading form and rich color up close, such as beside patios, pathways, water features, and rock gardens. It is an ideal specimen for small garden beds and thrives as a focal point in foundation plantings. Pair it with dark evergreens, golden foliage, or stone backgrounds to make the red tones stand out even more. Because it stays compact, it fits beautifully into intimate garden spaces, Japanese-inspired designs, and areas where a sculptural accent is needed without overwhelming the landscape.How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
