Acer Palmatum 'Shojo Shidare'

Plant Description:

Acer Palmatum Shojo Shidare (Japanese Maple) is very beautiful. It has lovely, finely-cut, two toned maroon coloured leaves with a deep green down the centre.

Key Features

Plant Type: Multi-Stemmed Shrub

Plant Height & Spread: 1.5M x 1.5M

Foliage Colour: Deep-Maroon/Green

Foliage Type: Deciduous 

Seasons of Interest: Spring - Autumn

Soil Condition: Well-Drained

Planting Position: Full Sun, Shade

Plant Care & Advice

In an ideal situation, an Acer should have a slightly acidic, sandy, well drained soil that does not dry out in summer or become waterlogged in winter. Acers have shallow fibrous root systems which benefit from an annual mulch of organic matter. This also helps avoid wilt. If any pruning is undertaken it should only be done to improve their overall shape and to encourage healthy growth.