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Click for previous Image Image 1 of 2 Acer dissectum Shu Shidare JAPANESE MAPLE 'SHU SHIDARE'
Courtesy of Buchholz & Buchholz

Courtesy of Buchholz & Buchholz



Plant Characteristics

Attributes
  • Weeping (pendulous)
  • Dwarf Plant
  • Container
  • Specimen
Exposure
  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Shade
Growth Rate
  • Slow
Season of Interest (Foliage)
  • Early Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Late Spring / Early Summer
  • Late Summer
Plant Introduction
  • Pennsylvania Gold Medal
Best Characteristics
  • Fall Leaf Color
  • Growth Habit
Soil Moisture Needs
  • Average
  • Well Drained
  • Moist
Plant Type
  • Small Tree
  • Tree
  • Japanese Maple
Best Usages
  • Near Water Gardens or Ponds
  • Understory Planting
  • Under Power Lines
  • Landscape Specimen
 

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance

Japanese Maples adapt to most conditions, afternoon shade is required in southern states. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.

Interesting Notes

Makes a perfect specimen plant.

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JAPANESE MAPLE 'SHU SHIDARE'

Acer dissectum 'Shu Shidare'

Buy Shu Shidare Japanese Maple online. Shu Shidare is a deciduous, pendulous, broad mounding dissectum. Orange leaves appear in spring later changing to orange-green by mid-summer. Fall color is brilliant orange-red. The name means "orange weeping" in Japanese. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. Discovered and introduced by the Flora Wonder Collection of Buchholz Nursery.

Height:

3-4 Feet

Spread:

6-8 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

5-8

What's My Hardiness Zone?

Genus Overview: Acer

Common Name: Maple

Free with every plant purchased

  • Pre-measured packet of time release fertilizer Keeps your plant well nourished for 1 year.
  • Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels to include while planting, Hydro- Gels helps retain soil moisture, plants establish quicker with less transplant shock. Plants survive drought condition and accidental missed waterings better.
  • Planting and Care instruction brochure.

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Purchase Shu Shidare Online

Smart Pot 2 gallon

SKU: 5369

(1.87 gallons / 7.09 liters)
(2-3 ft tall)
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two year plant Multi-Plant Discount! Standard Package Grown in Smart Pot.



$54.95

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Smart pot 3 gallon

SKU: 6329

(3.06 gallons / 11.6 liters)
(3-4 ft tall)
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three year plant Multi-Plant Discount! Standard Package Grown in Smart Pot.



$89.95

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