Acer Inaba-Shidare
£30.00
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notes
Acers need little introduction; with the lightest touch, they add ravishing colour, shape and movement to a garden. This dwarf variety, Acer palmatum Inaba-Shidare, reaches its full height after two decades, making it ideal for planting in a container to decorate the borders of paths, gravel areas (very Japanese) or position on a terrace.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height and Spread: 3m (9ft 10in) x 3m (9ft 10in) over 20 years
Features
notes
Acers need little introduction; with the lightest touch, they add ravishing colour, shape and movement to a garden. This dwarf variety, Acer palmatum Inaba-Shidare, reaches its full height after two decades, making it ideal for planting in a container to decorate the borders of paths, gravel areas (very Japanese) or position on a terrace.
Insights
The leaves are carefully serrated and deeply lobed – they dance fabulously in the breeze. In the spring these leaves are green, then, as they mature, they turn purple and fade to crimson in autumn.
Details
Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- South, West or East aspect
- Full sun or partial shade (preferred)
Care
Prune if necessary in November. Its preference for a slightly acidic soil makes it an ideal candidate for a container.
Glossary