Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Inaba Shidare'

The Inaba Shidare palmatum is a stunning deep red lace leaf palmatum. As the leaves expand in the spring, they produce a rich purple crimson tone that lasts throughout the season. 'Inaba Shidare' is a relatively upright dissectum type. Although it cascades, it grows more erect than other dissectums.

Plant Type Trees
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall
Height6' - 8' (ft), 8' - 10' (ft)
Spread8' - 10' (ft), 10' - 15' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Great Foliage, Showy
Tolerance Rabbit
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Patio and Containers, Specimen
Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple | Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Inaba Shidare' || The Inaba Shidare palmatum is a stunning deep red lace leaf palmatum. As the leaves expand in the spring, they produce a rich purple crimson tone that lasts throughout the season. 'Inaba Shidare' is a relatively upright dissectum type. Although it cascades, it grows more erect than other dissectums.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Great Foliage, Showy, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Patio and Containers, Specimen
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