A vigorous weeping lace-leaf maple with deeply dissected purple-red foliage that holds colour strongly through summer and turns crimson in autumn. One of the best red cascading cultivars.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 2 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Inaba-shidare Lace-leaf Maple
Botanically, Acer palmatum 'Inaba-shidare' is a slow-growing shrub in the Sapindaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with deciduous, purple-toned and rich in autumn colour foliage.
Where to grow Inaba-shidare Lace-leaf Maple
Inaba-shidare Lace-leaf Maple suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Inaba-shidare Lace-leaf Maple does best in loamy, free-draining and acidic soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Inaba-shidare Lace-leaf Maple does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Inaba-shidare Lace-leaf Maple in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Inaba-shidare Lace-leaf Maple in the garden
Inaba-shidare Lace-leaf Maple earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Inaba-shidare Lace-leaf Maple with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Buying Inaba-shidare Lace-leaf Maple
Plant Sale lists Inaba-shidare Lace-leaf Maple as potted plants and advanced specimens. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
