which japanese maple?

[screamingchild]

I would like a japanese maple but there are so many to choose from. I
have some very specific characteristics in mind and was hoping that
someone here might know of one that would match my needs.

I'm looking for a japanese maple that would work for zone 6a, has a
weeping growth, a VERY large spread and grows at least 4', preferably
no more than 5' with 6' being that absolute largest I can go.

Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Diana

[David J Bockman]

Red foliage? Green foliage? Starts out red but turns green? Also, where will
the tree be sited?

Dave

"screamingchild" > wrote in message
om...
> I would like a japanese maple but there are so many to choose from. I
> have some very specific characteristics in mind and was hoping that
> someone here might know of one that would match my needs.
>
> I'm looking for a japanese maple that would work for zone 6a, has a
> weeping growth, a VERY large spread and grows at least 4', preferably
> no more than 5' with 6' being that absolute largest I can go.
>
> Any suggestions?
> Thanks!
> Diana

[Bill Spohn]

>I'm looking for a japanese maple that would work for zone 6a, has a
>weeping growth, a VERY large spread and grows at least 4', preferably
>no more than 5' with 6' being that absolute largest I can go.
>
>Any suggestions?

Red Dragon - you might want to get one that has been staked up a bit if you
want it a bit taller and then it will spread - otherwise it will be a classic
mushroom shape.

Kiri Nishiki may be hard to find, but spreads to twice it's height. Garnet
doesn't spread as much but grows faster when it is young.

Filigree is a nice green dissectum that spreads nicely, as is Green Cascade.

[screamingchild]

Hi Dave,

sorry that I didn't include these details but I figured that someone
would fill me in. Preferably red foliage. If it turns something
stunning in the fall that would definitely be a plus. The tree will
be sited in the front of the house and will receive full sun and
regular wattering from the sprinkler system.

Thanks!
Diana

"David J Bockman" > wrote in message >...
> Red foliage? Green foliage? Starts out red but turns green? Also, where will
> the tree be sited?
>
> Dave
>
> "screamingchild" > wrote in message
> om...
> > I would like a japanese maple but there are so many to choose from. I
> > have some very specific characteristics in mind and was hoping that
> > someone here might know of one that would match my needs.
> >
> > I'm looking for a japanese maple that would work for zone 6a, has a
> > weeping growth, a VERY large spread and grows at least 4', preferably
> > no more than 5' with 6' being that absolute largest I can go.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> > Thanks!
> > Diana

[Alan Sung]

"screamingchild" > wrote in message
om...
> I would like a japanese maple but there are so many to choose from. I
> have some very specific characteristics in mind and was hoping that
> someone here might know of one that would match my needs.
>
> I'm looking for a japanese maple that would work for zone 6a, has a
> weeping growth, a VERY large spread and grows at least 4', preferably
> no more than 5' with 6' being that absolute largest I can go.

You could try any of the 'dissectum cultivars' (basically threadleaf/cutleaf
like leaves)

Crimson Queen, dark red leaves, brilliant red fall color. Best in full sun
Evered, serrated leaves
Red Select

Max height is 8 feet, but it takes a really looong time to get there.

-al sung
Rapid Realm Technology, Inc.
Hopkinton, MA
(Zone 6a)