Product Review

Acer palmatum 'Oshu Shidare' (Oshu Shidare Japanese Maple) * Part shade * Zones 5-8 * 8'-10' tall * 6'-8' wide Rosy Red spring growth contrasts with pea green bark! A Semi-Dwarf! Awesome for bonsai use! Professionally grafted at our nursery. Acer palmatum 'Oshu Shidare' This Japanese maple has long-lobed, deeply divided leaves that are cherry red in the spring, a perfect contrast to the pea green bark. In summer the foliage changes slowly from red to green and back to red in fall. The habit is wide spreading with pendulous branches providing movement in the least of wind. Though slow to mature, it is an easy tree to grow and a striking beauty. Noteworthy characteristics: Red spring growth contrasts with pea green bark, pendulous branches provide movement. This is an excellent maple for bonsai. A very unique tree! Requires partial shade with well drained soil. Companion Plants: Goes well with Arisaema consanguineum as well as Variegated Hakone Grass and Black Mondo Grass. Check out our store for these great plants!