Seiryu is the only upright growing 'laceleaf'. All others are
weepers. This is one of the finest small maples. Fairly fast
growth to about 10-12', it makes a fine specimen plant. Although it looks
delicate, this is a tough tree. The one illustrated here lost a major
branch (1/3 of the tree) in a heavy ice storm three years before this photo
was taken. The tree rapidly filled in the empty space. Seiryu
has a spectacular fall display as you can see from this slide show (fast connection only)-all photos of this
same tree. (PS. You probably think that the
water droplet above is impossible. You forget, this is Oregon). Zones:
USDA 6; Sunset 2-10, 12, 14-24, Alaska-3.
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