Inaba Shidare acer japonicum Originated as a witch’s broom

Originated as a witch’s broom mutation

The Coral Bark maple has beautiful red winter twigs which are the attraction with this fine Japanese maple

Calico emerges bright orange yellow in the spring and then leaves turn to a pleasing lime green in the summer

Bright red-crimson fall colors

Inaba Shidare acer japonicum Originated as a witch’s broomInaba Shidare is an outstanding deep red lace leaf palmatum. The leaves develop a deep tone of purple red as they grow in the spring and retain the deep color all season. For a dissectum, Inaba Shidare is a rather upright form. Although it does cascade, it tends to grow more upright than other dissectums. Will reach 8 feet in 12 years. Sun part shade.