Acer palmatum – Shaina

Description

Acer palmatum – Shaina

A dwarf Japanese maple

HEIGHT: 2.0

 WIDTH: 2.0

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Rounded and dense. Occasionally available on a 0.5-1.0m graft

FOLIAGE: Deeply divided 5 point maple leaf. New growth is bright red maturing to a two-toned dark red and maroon and becoming bright red in autumn.

 FLOWERS and FRUIT: 

 BARK:

 GROWTH RATE: Slow

 DESCRIPTION: A slow growing, highly ornamental form of dwarf Japanese Maple.

 LANDSCAPE USES: Pots, small gardens, specimen

 TOLERANCES: Prefers cool to cold climates. Grows best in full sun to part shade in moist slightly acidic and well drained soil.

 TREE CARE: Remove any growth appearing below the graft. Prevent leaf scorch if grown in full sun by providing ample water throughout summer months. Avoid pruning in spring. Fertilise before the leaves emerge.