Acer palmatum dissectum Inaba Shidare Shade plantsAcer Inaba Shidare, or Red Japanese Weeping Maple, is a glorious, dense maple with pendulous branches. Leaves are a deep red to burgundy and finely dissected, giving the foliage a lacy appearance. The foliage holds its colour well into summer with the leaves turning crimson red in autumn. With regular pruning, at least once a year, it will maintain a nice compact head that weeps almost to the ground. Apply a complete organic fertiliser twice a year.
more so than other citrus
Originally from the tropical rainforests of eastern Queensland they are surprisingly adaptable and will grow in areas with light frosts
Cutting plants hard back after flowering will prevent them self seeding
Adult leaves are green to reddish-green
Fruit is best picked when the skin turns a lighter shade of green and then left to ripen at room temperature to avoid bruising
Exhibits good drought tolerance once established and handles coastal conditions well
Soil: Fertile soil with decent drainage
Size: Height 50cm x width 50cm
The luscious caviar-like fruit within is light pink-red with a tangy
maturing into a soft green
Australian Red Cedar makes an impressive feature tree with excellent shade and habitat value
architectural blooms and the Pink Princess is no exception
