
Acer palmatum ‘Inaba Shidare’
$349.99
Acer palmatum Inaba-shidare is a compact cascading Japanese maple with deep purple laceleaf foliage that holds through summer and turns vivid crimson in autumn.
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Description
Acer palmatum Inaba-shidare forms a broad, cascading shrub whose arching branches carry finely dissected, deep purple leaves. The color holds through summer before shifting to vivid crimson and orange-red in autumn, giving small gardens and courtyards a strong seasonal focal point.
Small purple-red flowers appear in spring, while smooth brown-gray bark supports the airy framework through winter. Its modest scale suits containers, borders, rock gardens, and waterside settings.
Japanese maple seeds and seedlings contain HGA and MCPG, may pose a hazard to horses, and should not be consumed by them.
Additional information
| Height | 5 ft – 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 ft – 8 ft |
| Flowering months | April |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Purple, Red |
| Aspect | East, South |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Pendulous |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | No |
| Shape | Weeping, Arching |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Rock and alpine gardens, Water Garden |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Low maintenance, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 20 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Inaba shidare laceleaf Japanese maple |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23000268, ACEPADIS00005G, ACEPADIS00007G, ACEPADIS0007G, 66336, 15408, 201967909, 202045816, 201793863, 202048845, 202022816, 201781625, 201994106, 201913744 |
| Usps | Deep purple laceleaf foliage holds its color through summer., Arching branches form a graceful cascading garden focal point., Partial shade and moist, drained soil keep the foliage at its best. |
| Propagation | Propagate by grafting or softwood cuttings. |
| Pests | May be affected by acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars, horse chestnut scale, borers, root weevils, and mites. |
| Diseases | May be affected by Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus, stem canker, leaf spots, anthracnose, and root rots. |
| Pruning | Prune only when needed from late autumn to midwinter, removing dead, crossing, or poorly placed branches. |
| Hazardous information | Japanese maple seeds and seedlings contain HGA and MCPG, may pose a hazard to horses, and should not be consumed by them. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil evenly moist and water during dry summer weather. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial shade or full sun with shelter from strong winds. |


