Seiryu Japanese Laceleaf Maple

About this plant

The 'Seiryu' Japanese Laceleaf Maple, a unique cultivar among laceleaf maples, stands out with its distinctive upright, vase-shaped growth habit, offering an elegant vertical accent to any garden. Its finely dissected, feathery green leaves provide a delicate texture in spring and summer, creating a light and airy canopy that brings sophistication to the landscape. As autumn arrives, 'Seiryu' transforms into a breathtaking spectacle, with its intricate foliage erupting in brilliant shades of golden yellow, orange, and crimson, ensuring a stunning multi-season display. This rare upright laceleaf variety is perfect for adding both structural interest and vivid seasonal color to smaller gardens, patios, or as a striking focal point. At A Cut Above, we hand-select and expertly cultivate each 'Seiryu' tree, ensuring you receive a robust specimen ready to flourish and bring its unique beauty to your outdoor space. Its refined form and spectacular fall colors make it an indispensable addition for those seeking an exceptional and elegant ornamental tree.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Prefers well-drained, consistently moist soil enriched with organic matter. Protect from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun, especially in warmer climates, to prevent leaf scorch. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or crossing branches and maintain desired shape. Avoid heavy pruning, which can harm its natural form. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.