Acer Palmatum ‘Inaba-Shidare’ (Inaba-Shidare Japanese Maple) Standards
Acer Palmatum ‘Inaba-Shidare’ (Inaba-Shidare Japanese Maple) Standards
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Acer palmatum ‘Inaba-Shidare’ Standards is an exceptional ornamental tree featuring a clean, upright trunk topped with a graceful canopy of cascading branches. Its finely dissected, lace-like leaves emerge in rich burgundy to purple-red shades, retain strong colour through the warmer months, and transform into brilliant crimson-red tones in autumn. The elevated weeping canopy creates an elegant, umbrella-like feature that adds height, texture and year-round structure to landscaped gardens.
Ideal as a statement tree in courtyards, Japanese-inspired gardens, entrance plantings and large decorative containers, this compact maple delivers impressive colour without overwhelming smaller spaces. It performs best in a sheltered position with moist, well-drained soil and protection from harsh afternoon sun. Its manageable size, distinctive standard form and relatively low maintenance requirements make it an excellent choice for customers seeking a refined and long-lasting garden feature.
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Mature height
Approximately 2–3 metres, depending on the height of the grafted standard.
Mature width
Approximately 2–3 metres.
Spacing
Approximately 2–3 metres apart.
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Deep burgundy, purple-red and crimson foliage; brilliant scarlet to crimson-red autumn colour; reddish-purple flowers and red-toned winged fruit.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Small, inconspicuous reddish-purple flowers appear during spring, generally from September to October in Australia, followed by ornamental winged samaras in late summer to early autumn.
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade. Partial shade or protection from intense afternoon sun is recommended in warmer climates to reduce leaf scorch. Plant in a sheltered location away from strong, drying winds.
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Water regularly while establishing and during hot or dry periods. Apply mulch to retain moisture, feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring, and prune lightly after leaf fall to remove dead, damaged or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning to preserve its natural cascading form.
Root System
Shallow, fine and fibrous, with a generally non-invasive growth habit.