Japanese Maple - Inaba Shidare

The Japanese Maple Inaba Shidare, Acer pd. 'Inaba Shidare', is a weeping red lace leaf maple and even though it is an upright grower, it has a beautiful cascading form. The larger, more intricate leaves develop a deep tone of purple red as they grow in the spring, and they retain this brilliant color all season. The leaves do not bronze out in late season as do other red maples. Performing well in hot sun and humidity, this maple does need some afternoon shade. Water Inaba Shidare adequately during the hot summer months because the leaves can dry out. In the fall, the color is outstanding as it turns from purple red to a crimson tone. It can be planted in a large container, or it is at home right next to a pond. (It's name means "like the cascading leaves of the rice plant" and has been grown for many years in Japan. ) . ... details