Acer palmatum ‘Ryusei’ – Weeping Dwarf Japanese Maple Live Tree | 15–25 Inches Tall | Rare Star Leaf Collector Maple | #3 Container

Add a breathtaking focal point to your garden with this live Acer palmatum ‘Ryusei’, one of the most unique and dramatic weeping Japanese maples available today. Shipped from a #3 container, this rare collector variety is prized for its extremely pendulous cascading branches and elegant star-shaped palmate leaves that create the appearance of a flowing green waterfall. Unlike traditional laceleaf weeping maples, ‘Ryusei’ features bold full-shaped foliage that gives the tree a striking texture and graceful architectural presence. When left unstaked, it forms a beautiful cascading mound, while staking allows it to develop into a dramatic waterfall-shaped specimen perfect for containers, patios, Japanese gardens, slopes, and ornamental landscapes. In autumn, the foliage transforms into glowing brilliant orange tones that light up the garden. Also known as ‘Ryusen,’ this adaptable and hardy Japanese maple is a must-have for collectors and maple enthusiasts alike. You will receive a healthy live tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acer palmatum ‘Ryusei’ tree
✔️ Height: approximately 15–25 inches tall
✔️ Originally grown in #3 container
✔️ Healthy, rooted ornamental maple
✔️ Rare collector Japanese maple variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Ryusei Weeping Japanese Maple
Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Ryusei’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Elevated, well-draining slightly acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
Mature Height: 2–4 feet in 10 years depending on staking
Mature Width: 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 5–9
Fall Color: Brilliant glowing orange
Container Friendly: Yes, excellent for decorative pots and patio growing

💡 Care Tip: Stake upward if you want a dramatic waterfall form, or allow the branches to cascade naturally for a graceful ground-hugging habit. Protect from harsh afternoon sun in very hot climates for best foliage appearance.