Plant Name: Japanese Maple – Laceleaf (Inaba Shidare)
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Technical name: Acer Palmatum – Inaba Shidare
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Plant Family / Type: Japanese Maple
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Preferred location: Morning Sun / Evening Shade
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Mature height: 8’ – 10’; 10’ – 12’
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Mature Width: 8’ – 10’; 10’ – 15’
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Growth Rate: Moderate, Slow (less than 12 inches annually)
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Flower / Foliage:
· Purple foliage in Spring / Crimson (bright red) in Fall
· Cascading leaves
· Upright grower than standard dissectums
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Preferred soil:
· Grows best in moist but well drained soil
· Supply enough water to retain moist soil conditions but do not let the soil around the tree get soggy
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Pruning and Maintenance:
· Time – Fall or Winter
· Not require
· Prune any damaged, broken or diseased branches any time and remove smaller branches crowding (touching or crossing) the center of the tree during the dormant season
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Shaping:
· Not require
· Can be prune into desire shape
· Prune lower braches for appearance
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Fertilize
· Fertilize in the early spring with a water soluble, 4-12-8 fertilizer
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