Acer palmatum 'Lemon Lime Lace'
Best ornamental tree for gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance foliage interest.
Add vivacious foliage to your landscape with the 'Lemon Lime Lace' Japanese Maple. This striking specimen features radiant, lacy leaves that emerge a gentle yellow before maturing to a bright lime green throughout the summer months. The deeply dissected, two-toned leaves create an eye-catching mound shape that provides excellent visual interest. As a final seasonal display, the foliage transforms into an attractive orange tone in the fall. This humidity-tolerant tree thrives best when planted in full sun to partly shaded locations, requiring moist, well-drained soil. It is an excellent choice for adding a dash of bright color and unique texture to your garden design.
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SKU
26003
Who it's for
- Landscape enthusiasts who value multi-season visual interest
- Gardeners seeking a luminous, high-contrast focal point
- Urban dwellers with limited space or container gardens
Who should skip it
- Impatient landscapers wanting immediate, full-sized impact
- Gardeners in regions with intense, direct afternoon sun
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for affordable starter plants
Performance breakdown
Foliage Vibrancy
Dynamic color shifts provide high-impact visual interest throughout the growing season.
Climate Adaptability
Superior humidity tolerance makes this cultivar reliable in diverse regional climates.
Architectural Form
The natural mound-shaped habit creates a sophisticated, low-maintenance structural focal point.
Seasonal Longevity
Multi-season appeal transitions seamlessly from spring brightness to fiery autumn hues.
Landscape Versatility
Compact mature size fits perfectly into smaller gardens or container arrangements.
Establishment Ease
Standard soil and light requirements ensure a straightforward planting experience for gardeners.
Key Specs
SKU
26003
Genus
Acer
Species
palmatum
Variety
'Lemon Lime Lace'
Item Form
Trade Gallon (3qt)
Mature Height
5 Feet
Mature Width
12 Feet
Hardiness Zones
5 - 8
Features
- Radiant, lacy foliage with two-toned color transition from yellow to lime green
- Deeply dissected leaves offer attractive orange fall color
- Forms an eye-catching, mound-shaped habit
- Humidity tolerant
- Ideal for foliage interest and ornamental use
What customers say
Consumers are captivated by the unique design and vibrant coloration of the 'Lemon Lime Lace' Japanese Maple, frequently highlighting its stunning visual appeal as a garden centerpiece. The consistent theme across feedback centers on product quality; customers report receiving exceptionally healthy, well packaged specimens that establish quickly. While this is a premium purchase, buyers feel the plant's robust health and rarity deliver strong value, confirming its status as a highly desirable, high quality ornamental tree.
Know before you buy
This variety reaches a mature height of approximately 5 feet and a width of 12 feet. Because of its wide, mound-shaped habit, ensure you provide enough space for it to spread horizontally.
It performs best in locations with full sun to partial shade. While it is humidity-tolerant, providing some afternoon shade in hotter climates can help protect the delicate, lacy foliage from scorching.
Like most Japanese Maples, this tree requires moist, well-drained soil. Avoid planting it in areas where water tends to pool, as the roots need consistent moisture without becoming waterlogged.
The leaves emerge as a soft yellow, transition to a vibrant lime green during the summer, and finish the season with an attractive orange display in the fall.
The 'Lemon Lime Lace' is hardy in zones 5 through 8. If you are unsure of your zone, check your local extension office or hardiness map to ensure it will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
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