Deciduous Shrub – Inaba Shidare Laceleaf Japanese Maple

Inaba shidare laceleaf japanese maple 

Botanical name: acer palmatum var. Dissectum ‘inaba shidare’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 6-10 ft in height with a spread of 8-15 ft 

Bloom time: spring 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9 

Flower color: red

Foliage color: red, brown 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: lightly prune in the late fall – late winter 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the early summer/mid fall 

Landscape use: focal point, container plant bonsai, rock garden, rain garden 

Special features: low spreading foliage, 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy. The top layer of soil should never fully dry out.

Fertilizing instructions : use an acidic fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: boxwood, japanese forest grass, ferns

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no