Vivid green, finely cut leaves change to beautiful shades of gold and crimson in the fall. Small tree with graceful weeping habit and excellent branching architecture. An excellent accent under larger trees, near a water garden or in container. Thrives in dappled sun. Deciduous. They may suffer leaf scorch with excess sun, wind, or drought. 

Botanical Pronunciation AY-ser pal-MA-tum dy-SEC-tum VEER-ih-diss
Average Size at Maturity Slowly reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide.
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/ Evergreen Deciduous
Foliage Color Green
Garden Style Asian/Zen, Contemporary
Growth Habit Rounded
Growth Rate Slow
Landscape Use Container, Specimen, Woodland Garden
Light Needs Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Special Feature Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Bird Friendly
Water Needs Moderate
Watering Needs Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Companion Plants Azalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe)