Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Inaba Shidare'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple highlights at a glance!
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Suitable Space
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Growing Zones5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 5-9
Fabulous Weeping Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple
- Landscaper's Favorite
- Romantic Growth Habit
- Intricate Leaves with Outstanding Color
- Three Seasons of Color
- Winter Interest
- Upright Trunk & Weeping Spreading Branches
- Faster Growth
- Deep Red-Purple to Scarlet Foliage
- Fiery Red Fall Color
- Large Container Tree
For an incredible experience, try the gorgeous Inaba Shidare (Acer Palmatum var. dissectum 'Inaba Shidare') in your landscape. You'll instantly recognize the deep color and delicate, dissected leaf shape as a Japanese Maple. But this lace-leaf Maple has delicate-looking leaves on graceful branches.
Don't let the airy disposition of Inaba Shidare fool you, though. This is a strong grower with an upright, straight trunk and downturned, spreading branches that seem to tell a romantic story. It grows beautifully in the ground, or in containers.
Landscapers usually select this special accent Japanese Maple tree for its beautiful, weeping habit. The Inaba Shidare has one of the best presentations of all the Japanese Maples.
With an upright structure and broad cascading limbs, this tree offers truly limitless landscape value. It's absolutely stunning. You'll also be pleased to know that it's a fast grower that will quickly establish itself in your yard.
It explodes in the spring with leaves that are such a deep reddish-purple scarlet they almost appear black. After that, they only get more brilliant through the year and do not bronze in the heat of the later part of the summer.
When fall finally comes, the cold weather makes the leaves a bright fiery red rivaling all other fall color foliage. What a show!
This stunner is an exceptional ornamental tree, both in color and form. Order now for the best selection!
How to Use Inabe Shidare Japanese Maple in the Landscape
One of the quickest and easiest ways to raise the curb appeal and the value of your home is to add beautiful and interesting new landscaping. This is a perfect tree to place next to a pond, along a dry creek bed or water garden for a designer look. They make a wonderful accent tree for entryways.
Use them as focal points in a Meditation Garden, or placed in a formal, Japanese-style garden. Plant near your patio to gaze upon in wonder.
Inaba Shidare is also the ideal container plant either on the patio or as a container specimen in the landscape.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Inaba Shidare requires good drainage and does best when planted in acid soils rich in organic matter. A pH of 6 - 6.5 is perfect.
Improve your soil when planting with the Dr. Earth Acid Lovers Organic Planting Mix. Mix in 50% planting mix to the total volume of soil replaced when planting. To maintain a lower pH, fertilize with Dr. Earth Acid Lovers Organic and Natural Premium Fertilizer.
When faced with poorly draining soils, plant the Inaba Shidare on a mound at least 18 inches high. This will ensure oxygen gets to the root system. Mulch the mound to keep the root cool and cut down on erosion.
Inaba Shidare does well in part shade to full sun, but needs protection from the afternoon sun in the warmer climates. Mulch to 2 feet outside of the canopy and 3 to 4 inches deep to keep the root both cool and moist by decreasing evaporation.
The growth rate is outstanding. These 3-year-old trees are shipped strong and healthy. Plant them and keep them well-watered and they will grow fast - 1-2 feet a year for the first few years. The tree will double in size in 5 years!
Inaba Shidare responds well to pruning, and you can keep this easy-care tree any size you like. You'll enjoy the best results if you schedule the pruning task for either winter or summer.
You love the striking color from spring to fall and truly appreciate that stunning form all year round. Order today at NatureHills.com!
