Acer Palmatum 'Inaba-shidare' 100cm Pot 270cm Height Outdoor Tree

Acer Palmatum 'Inaba-shidare' 100cm Pot 270cm Height Outdoor Tree

Acer palmatum ‘Inaba-shidare’ is a stunning lace-leaf Japanese maple, highly prized for its dramatic, long-lasting colour and elegant cascading form. Originating from Japan, this cultivar is especially valued for its rich, deep tones that hold exceptionally well throughout the season....
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Acer Palmatum 'Inaba-shidare' 100cm Pot 270cm Height Outdoor Tree

Acer Palmatum 'Inaba-shidare' 100cm Pot 270cm Height Outdoor Tree

£4,250.00

Acer Palmatum 'Inaba-shidare' 100cm Pot 270cm Height Outdoor Tree

£4,250.00
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Acer palmatum ‘Inaba-shidare’ is a stunning lace-leaf Japanese maple, highly prized for its dramatic, long-lasting colour and elegant cascading form. Originating from Japan, this cultivar is especially valued for its rich, deep tones that hold exceptionally well throughout the season.

🌿 Key Features:

  • Foliage: Deeply dissected, lace-like leaves emerge a brilliant crimson in spring, deepen to a sumptuous burgundy-purple through summer, and transform to fiery scarlet in autumn. Unlike many red Japanese maples that fade to bronze or green, ‘Inaba-shidare’ maintains its vibrant dark tones exceptionally well.

  • Habit: Forms a graceful, cascading mound with arching branches, typically reaching 1.5–2 metres high with a spread of 2.5–3 metres, developing a beautiful layered, dome-like shape that adds architectural elegance to gardens.

  • Bark: Young stems have subtle reddish tones, providing gentle winter interest.

It is perfect as a specimen tree in lawns, near ponds, on raised beds or walls where its branches can gracefully spill over, or as a statement plant in large containers.


🌱 Detailed Care Guide for Acer palmatum ‘Inaba-shidare’

📍 Position & Light

  • Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight.

  • Tolerates some morning sun, which helps intensify leaf colour, but protection from hot afternoon sun is essential to prevent leaf scorch.

  • Needs a sheltered position, away from strong winds which can shred delicate foliage.

🌬️ Shelter

  • Avoid exposed, windy sites which can cause browning and tatter the fine leaves.

  • Protect from late spring frosts which may damage tender new shoots.

💧 Watering

  • Likes soil to be consistently moist but well-drained.

  • Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first few years after planting and if grown in pots.

  • Mulch each spring with compost or bark to conserve moisture and keep roots cool.

🪴 Soil

  • Prefers slightly acidic to neutral, fertile, humus-rich soil.

  • Avoid heavy clay or alkaline ground. If necessary, plant in raised beds or containers with ericaceous compost mixed with grit for drainage.

🍽️ Feeding

  • Feed lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser or a specialist acer feed.

  • Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which encourage soft, sappy growth more vulnerable to wind and frost.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

  • Minimal pruning needed.

  • Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches in late autumn or winter while dormant.

  • Avoid heavy pruning, which can ruin its elegant cascading form.

🪲 Pests & Problems

  • Generally pest-free.

  • May occasionally attract aphids on soft new growth.

  • Leaf scorch (brown tips or edges) is typically caused by drought, excessive sun, or wind exposure rather than disease.

🚰 Container Growing

  • Excellent in large containers, perfect for patios or small gardens.

  • Use ericaceous compost with added grit, ensure pots have good drainage and raise on feet to prevent waterlogging.

  • Water regularly in dry spells and wrap pots in fleece or bubble wrap in harsh winters to protect roots.

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