Quackin Grass Nursery

Acer japonicum ‘Green Cascade’ (ex: Nickou) – ​'Green Cascade' is a rare, very cut-leaf weeping form. The finely cut foliage sporting narrow lobes is intermediate between ‘Aconitifolium’ and ‘Branford Beauty’ but closer to the latter in look. Foliage is a deep dark green. Branches gently and lyrically weep and undulate forming an impressive and unusual form composed of snaking stems in all seasons. An occasional arm will grow longer than others adding interesting character to this marvelous tree. This is a fairly strict weeper and should be staked for height whereupon it will gently cascade as genetic gravity takes its course! And it can be very well-employed atop a embankment where it will follow the contours like a cascading torrent of water. Fall foliage is generally a fire engine red but may also mix with orange and gold in some autumns. Site ‘Green Cascade’ in full to nearly full sun planted in fertile, organic soil. For gardeners towards the northern end of its range spring planting is advised. Established potted Acer japonicum, cutting grown.