BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Available in spring/summer 2012

Description

A dwarf maple, Acer palmatum 'Shaina' has showy, deeply cut, dark maroon leaves which are clumped together on the branches to give this shrub a fascinating tufted appearance once established. The maroon leaves turn scarlet in autumn before falling to the ground. Lovely small shrub ideal for planting in a low border or in a large tub or container.

Supplied Size: 3L containers

Features

• Common name: Dwarf Japanese Maple
• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Acer palmatum 'Shaina' will grow best when planted in an area sheltered from strong winds.
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Small rounded shrub with a curiously tufted appearance.
  • Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
  • Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
• Notes: Acer palmatum 'Shaina' was discovered as a witches broom mutation growing on another Japanese maple cultivar (Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood')