Japanese Maple ‘Red Dragon’ is a compact, deer resistant, deciduous tree. Finely divided, lace-like, serrated leaves hold deep red-burgundy color through summer turning crimson in fall. Use as a landscape accent, small space or lawn tree in Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Landscape Size: 3′-8′ tall, 4′-6′ wide
- Light Requirement: Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
- Water Needs: Moderate
- USDA Zone: 5a
- Growth Habit: Compact, Mounding
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Attributes: Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Fall Color
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Thrives in slightly acidic soils with good drainage. Feed Japanese maples in early spring with a slow release fertilizer. Prune in winter.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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