Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Trees |
Height: | 2.00 m |
Spread: | 2.00 m |
Flowering time: | |
Tolerances: | Hardy |
Garden uses: | Containers, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Specimen |
Garden styles: | Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
“Shaina” is an impressive Japanese Maple grown for its colourful foliage and short stature. The leaves emerge a brilliant red in spring, age to dark maroon, then turn bright red in autumn before falling. This attractive tree grows with a bushy, tufted habit to about 2 m tall and the same wide, performing best when positioned in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, periods of dry, and a range of soil types but will struggle at the extremes of wet and dry. This magnificent specimen is ideal for mixed plantings, courtyard and cottage gardens, planting around outdoor living areas, or using anywhere the spectacular colour can be enjoyed. This small tree is also suits being maintained in a container.
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