Acer palmatum 'Baldsmith' Lace Leaf Japanese Maple silver Use mulch-based moisture retention techniques

Use mulch-based moisture retention techniques to maintain root conditions

Fall color is an outstanding yellow and orange

Fall color is a bright fiery red

This is important because most green dissectums will not tolerate full sun as far south as Atlanta

Acer palmatum 'Baldsmith' Lace Leaf Japanese Maple silver Use mulch-based moisture retention techniquesIn spring, Baldsmith has leaves that emerge much more of a deep red than the burgundy color of most "red" Japanese Maples. Soon after, most of the leaf turns green leaving just the margins a very attractive red. The red and green of the bi color leaf at this stage makes the overall tree appear almost orange and gives it a very distinctive appearance. In some climates this look lasts well into the summer but in hotter climates where some afternoon