Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple Live Tree, Acer palmatum Dissectum, Purple Laceleaf Weeping Maple, Crimson Fall Foliage, 2–3 Feet Tall, 6 Inch Pot

Bring dramatic color and graceful cascading form to your landscape with Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Inaba-shidare', a popular laceleaf Japanese Maple admired for its deeply cut foliage and elegant weeping growth habit.

This ornamental maple forms a beautiful arching, mound-like shape, with delicate branches covered in finely divided leaves. Its rich seasonal colors make it an eye-catching specimen for Japanese gardens, patios, and landscape displays.

This listing is for one live Inaba-shidare Japanese Maple, approximately 2–3 feet tall, shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Inaba-shidare'

• Common Name: Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple

• Quantity: 1 live tree

• Current Height: Approximately 2–3 feet

• Shipping Pot: 6-inch nursery pot

• Growth Habit: Weeping, arching, mound-shaped

• Foliage Type: Deeply divided laceleaf foliage

Dramatic Seasonal Foliage

One of the most appealing features of Inaba-shidare is its rich foliage color:

• Spring: Deep purple-maroon leaves emerge with dramatic color.

• Summer: Dark foliage maintains its rich appearance through much of the growing season.

• Autumn: Leaves transform into brilliant crimson-red shades.

The finely divided, feathery leaves create a distinctive texture that sets this variety apart from Japanese Maples with traditional palmate leaves.

Graceful Weeping Growth

Inaba-shidare develops a spreading, arching dome with cascading branches. Its sturdy branching structure helps maintain its attractive weeping silhouette.

Size & Landscape Use

• Approximate 10-Year Size: 4–6 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide

• Potential Mature Size: 8–10 feet tall and 10–12 feet wide

These dimensions can vary with growing conditions, climate, and pruning.

This maple makes a beautiful choice for:

• Japanese-inspired gardens

• Ornamental specimen planting

• Landscape focal points

• Patio and courtyard gardens

• Decorative container growing

Shipping & Plant Care

• You will receive one live Inaba-shidare Japanese Maple.

• The tree ships approximately 2–3 feet tall in a 6-inch nursery pot.

• Natural variations in branching, foliage, and shape are normal.

• Some temporary leaf changes or stress may occur during transit.

• Unpack promptly after delivery and allow the tree to acclimate gradually.