Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple Tree is a stunning ornamental tree grown in zones 5-8. It grows up to 15ft tall and wide, with cascading branches and deep red foliage.
Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple
The Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba Shidare') is a beautiful and delicate deciduous tree that is known for its cascading branches and deeply dissected leaves. The leaves emerge light green in the spring and turn a vibrant red in the fall. The tree can grow up to 10 feet tall and 12 feet wide, but it is slow-growing and can be easily maintained at a smaller size.
The Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of heat and drought once established, but it benefits from regular watering during hot, dry weather. The tree is also susceptible to some pests and diseases, so it is important to inspect it regularly for signs of problems.
To care for an Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the tree in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the tree lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
The Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple is a beautiful addition to any landscape. It can be used as an accent plant, in foundation plantings, or as a specimen plant. The tree is also a popular choice for container gardening.
Here are some tips for incorporating an Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple into your landscape:
- Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Space the tree 10-12 feet away from other plants, depending on the desired mature size of the tree.
- Water the tree regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the tree in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the tree lightly in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased branches, and to shape the plant.
Enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-8 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 8-12 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Best Color- Part Shade Tolerates Full Sun in cooler regions |
| Mature width: | 8-12 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Acer palmatum dissectum 'Red Dragon' |
| Growth Rate: | Slow |
