Deciduous Trees (Flowering) – Weeping Japanese Maple

Botanical name: Acer Palmatum ‘Inaba Shidare’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: reaches up to 8 ft in height and in width

Bloom time: spring

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Flower color: red

Foliage color: red

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year

Pruning instructions: trim during dormancy to maintain desired shape and size

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: color additions to gardens

Light needs: about 4 hours of sun per day

Special features: hardy and easy to grow

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with organic plant food in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil

Companion plants: azaleas, ferns, begonias

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: no