- 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
