ACER palmatum dissectum 'Inaba-Shidare'

Description: Common name: Cut leaved Japanese Maple. Large red-stalked leaves deeply divided with finely pointed deep purple lobes, turning crimson in autumn. Strong grower

Uses: Grown mainly for the beautiful dissected leaves, and shape of the shrub

Climate/Position: Light shade, sheltered from cold winds

Height/Spread: Height 3 metres when grown as a bush

Soil Requirements: Moist well drained slightly acid preferred

Pruning: Usually require very little pruning other than removing any winter dieback at the ends of shoots. Best pruned when fully dormant

Special Requirements: Grown as a half standard you get the Acers leaves at a height that would take years to achieve from this slow growing, naturally weeping specimen