Ever Red Japanese Maple Zones 5-9 Sun to shade. (correctly -‘Dissectum Nigrum’ ) Dissectum Group -red – Shown above in Fall. At one time this maple was the most widely available dissectum in the U.S. Similar to Crimson Queen, but for a short period this maple has a unique silvery pubescence on new spring growth. This single feature creates an outstanding and unusual effect in spring that is not matched in any other Japanese Maple. Leaf droops, strengthening the cascade. Grows 3-4’ in ten years.