Description

Acer palmatum Oshu shidare
Red Japanese Maple

Zones 5-9

Oshu shidare will grab your attention with bright pink red spring color, maturing to a mauve red by late spring to early summer. By late summer the leaves transform to an olive green serving as an excellent background for the summer flush of pink-red new growth. In autumn, the bright crimson fall color makes this tree look like a ball of fire in the landscape. The upright yet weeping habit of Oshu shidare is what makes the cultivar extremely special. This tree may get 6-7ft high in 10 years with about an equal spread. This cascading shape provides a unique texture in the garden. Oshu might refer to a Japanese word that means red as many bright red selections have this term, while shidare refers to this trees weeping habit. This selection is an Acer matsumurae, but not a laceleaf. There is another tree in Japan that carries this name as well. 

Limited Quantities Available !! As we have over a thousand cultivars of Japanese maples, we often do not have many of each cultivar. We recommend that you buy Japanese maples you want immediately as we often sell out of certain selections.