Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Inaba Shidare’) is a breathtaking weeping laceleaf maple, prized for its rich, deep burgundy foliage and elegant, cascading form. Emerging in spring with bold, reddish-purple leaves, the foliage deepens in color through summer and transforms into a brilliant crimson red in the fall. With a mature size of about 6 to 10 feet tall and wide, Inaba Shidare makes a striking focal point in the landscape, offering graceful movement, fine texture, and dramatic color that lasts across multiple seasons.
Thriving best in partial sun to partial shade, Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and benefits from protection against harsh afternoon sun, especially in warmer climates. Its strong, upright-growing branches create a beautiful umbrella-like canopy, making it an excellent choice for patios, entryways, Japanese-inspired gardens, and small spaces. Unlike many laceleaf varieties, Inaba Shidare holds its dark color even during the heat of summer, ensuring continuous visual impact from spring through fall.
Whether planted as a single specimen, along a ponds edge, or incorporated into a mixed border, Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple brings timeless elegance, stunning seasonal transitions, and sculptural beauty to any landscape. Its dependable growth habit, brilliant foliage color, and dramatic weeping form make it a favorite among gardeners and landscape designers looking to create serene, artistic outdoor spaces. Easy to maintain and highly adaptable, Inaba Shidare will enhance your garden with vibrant color and graceful presence for years to come.
