‘Inaba shidare’ is an excellent weeping red Japanese Palmatum Maple. This red lace leaf Japanese maple cultivar is pendulous but with a very arching effect. The leaf is medium sized and leafs out with brilliant shades of deep burgundy and maroon. The fall color is a scarlet red. ‘Inaba shidare’ is a very vigorous grower. Best if grown in zones 5-9.

Growth Habit

This lace leaf Japanese maple tree grows slightly wider than it does tall as it will reach 5 ft by 6 ft wide in about 10 years. This red laceleaf Japanese maple is very hardy and adapts well to almost any situation. 

Care

This weeping red Japanese maple tree grows great in full sun and can handle partial shade areas though the color maintains better with at least a 3-4 hours of sunlight per day.