Japanese Maple Inabe Shidare

 Mound soil to form

water basin.

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inabe shidare

Inabe Shidare Maple

** FEATURES: Deciduous shrub with weeping branches.

Deep maroon leaves in spring and summer turn to

crimson-red in fall.

* EXPOSURE: Prefers sun to filtered sun.

C SOIL TYPE: Prefers well-drained, moist soil.

( MATURE SIZE: Grows up to 7' tall by 8' wide.

GROWTH RATE: Slow growing.

** HARDINESS: Zone 5, -20° to -10°F (-29° to -23°C).

WATERING: Regular water use. After plant is

established, it is best to water deeply, and less

frequently.

NPR FERTILIZER: Frequent, light applications are

better than heavy doses. Apply around the

"drip line" of a plant following package

directions. The drip line is under outermost

branch tips and contains feeder roots.

PRUNING: Remove damaged or yellowing

branches. Prune to control growth.