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Japanese maple 'Inaba-shidare' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Japanese maple 'Inaba-shidare'

Acer palmatum 'Inaba-shidare' (D)

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Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae

About this plant

'Inaba-shidare' is a small but vigorous deciduous shrub with arching branches. Leaves deep purple, deeply divided into incised lobes, and becoming crimson in autumn. Flowers purple

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil that does not dry out. Water in summer if necessary. Leaf colour best in partial shade, although they will tolerate full sun. Leaf scorch is caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure

Pruning

Pruning group 2

Propagation

Propagate by grafting or softwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Verticillium wilt sometimes a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Spreading

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years