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Japanese Maple 'Oshu Shidare' (Acer palmatum 'Oshu Shidare'): Pendulous Branches with Red-to-Green Foliage

Japanese Maple Oshu Shidare

Overview

'Oshu Shidare' has long, deeply divided leaves that emerge cherry red in spring against pea-green bark, shift to green in summer, and return to red in fall. Wide-spreading with pendulous branches that move in the slightest breeze. Slow to mature but easy to grow and strikingly beautiful.

Cultivation

Slightly acidic, well-drained soil; consistent water. Grafted. Low salt tolerance; deer browsing possible.

Significance

Red spring growth contrasting with green bark; pendulous habit provides movement. From Essence of the Tree.

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