Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple Live Tree, Acer palmatum Dissectum, Weeping Laceleaf Maple, Deep Purple Burgundy Foliage, Crimson Fall Color, 2–3 Feet

Bring dramatic color and graceful cascading form to your landscape with this Acer palmatum var. dissectum ‘Inaba-shidare’ Japanese Maple. One of the most popular and admired laceleaf Japanese maples, this variety is prized for its deeply cut, delicate foliage and elegant weeping growth habit.

Its rich purple-maroon leaves create a striking display from spring through summer, followed by brilliant crimson-red autumn color.

Plant Details

• Variety: Acer palmatum ‘Inaba-shidare’

• Common name: Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple

• Plant type: Weeping laceleaf Japanese maple

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Shipping height: Approximately 2–3 feet tall

• Shipping pot: 6-inch nursery pot

• Growth habit: Mounding, arching, and cascading

Stunning Seasonal Foliage

• Spring: New foliage emerges in deep purple-maroon tones.

• Summer: Dark foliage maintains its rich color through the growing season.

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

Graceful Weeping Growth Habit

Inaba-shidare develops an attractive arching, mound-shaped canopy with cascading branches. Its sturdy branching structure helps maintain its elegant weeping silhouette.

Expected Size:

• Around 10 years: Approximately 4–6 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide.

• Mature size: Approximately 8–10 feet tall and 10–12 feet wide.

Actual size depends on climate, growing conditions, and pruning.

Growing Tips

• Light: Partial shade is ideal in warmer climates. Gentle morning sun with afternoon shade can help protect foliage.

• Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.

• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during establishment.

• Mulch: Apply mulch around the root zone to help retain moisture.

• Placement: Choose a location with enough room for its beautiful spreading, cascading canopy.

Landscape Uses

• Japanese-inspired gardens

• Ornamental specimen planting

• Decorative landscape focal point

• Large garden containers

• Mixed borders and peaceful courtyard gardens

Shipping & Plant Care

Your Inaba-shidare Japanese Maple will be carefully prepared for shipment in a 6-inch nursery pot.

• Plant height is approximately 2–3 feet before shipping.

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

• Minor foliage stress may occur during transit.

• Unpack promptly and allow the tree to acclimate before transplanting.

• Seasonal leaf colors vary with the time of year.

Please Note: This listing is for one live Inaba-shidare Japanese Maple. Mature dimensions and foliage colors may vary with growing conditions and climate.