MrMaple.com - Nichols Nursery - NC - Japanese Maple - Acer palmatum dissectum Inaba shidare 1

‘Inaba shidare’ is an excellent red dissectum. This cultivar is pendulous but with a very arching effect. The leaf is medium sized and leafs out with a brilliant shades of deep burgundy and maroon. The fall color is a scarlet red. ‘Inaba shidare’ is a very vigorous grower. This tree grows great in full sun and can handle partial shade areas though the color maintains better with at least a half a day of sunlight. This tree grows slightly wider than it does tall can reach 8-10 feet over time. This tree is very hardy and adapts well to almost any situation. It is an excellent patio plant and the growth lends itself well to large container growing. ‘Inaba shidare’ is one of the very best choices for a mediums sized cascading red. The growth and shape make it the quintessential Japanese maple cultivar for any location.