
Oshu Shidare Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Oshu Shidare'
Overview
The Oshu Shidare Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Oshu Shidare') is an incredible plant to add to any garden. With its attractive, cascading branches, the maple has the ability to attract attention and provide a visual focal point. The foliage is a deep reddish-purple, which transforms to fiery oranges and reds in the fall. This versatile tree can be grown as a shrub or as a single-trunked tree. It also has a wide range of sizes, allowing it to look great in any setting. Plus, this long-living maple is pest-, disease-, and drought-resistant, making it an excellent choice.
Care Guide
Watering
Frequent — every "3-4" days.
Light
full sun, part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 6–6.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April. 1×/yearly.
Propagation
Air Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Cutting, Division, Seed Propagation
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