Shaina Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Shaina'

Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum
SKU #00121
5-8

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OVERVIEW
Description A handsome dwarf Japanese maple with a compact form. The freely branching growth becomes dense with maturity. New foliage emerges bright red and matures to a deep maroon-red. Well-suited for use as a small lawn tree or on patios and entryways. An ideal size for a container specimen. Deciduous.
Light Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Watering Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Blooms Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Mature Size Slowly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth Rate Slow
Growth Habit Rounded
STYLE
Landscape Use Container, Poolside
Design Ideas The smaller size of Japanese maples, and when they bear season long foliage color become a most valuable tree for home landscapes. No other tree conveys the Asian or Japanese garden character to a landscape whether traditional or a spare zen-like modern design. But these maples also belong in natural groves of much larger trees because the shelter of high canopies ensure they attain their richest foliage hues. Their preference for acidic soils also make them perfectly adapted to grow within the influence of needled evergreens. Smaller stature is excellent for foundation beds around homes and in naturalistic drifts of landscape. They are ideal for urban gardens where plants are protected by buildings from wind and sun. Maples even do well in large containers for porch, patio or terrace.
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Red
Companion Plants Azalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe)
CARE
Care Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
HISTORY
Lore This maple and its cultivars are essentials of the Japanese tea gardens. Its vivid leaves are considered to be the flowers of autumn. Maple is balanced in spring with the flowering cherries, which together are the quintessential symbols of seasonal cha

This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8

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