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Japanese Maple 'Jiro Shidare': Weeping Green with Cascading Habit

Japanese Maple Jiro Shidare

Overview

Japanese Maple 'Jiro Shidare' (Acer palmatum 'Jiro Shidare') is a weeping green-leaved cultivar. Unlike the Dissectum types, its leaves are standard palmatum shape, but the branches cascade strongly. It forms a graceful, flowing mound of green foliage turning yellow in fall. A unique weeping form with non-dissected leaves.

Botanical Profile

  • Family: Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
  • Genus: Acer (AY-ser)
  • Species: Acer palmatum (pahl-MAY-tum)
  • Cultivar: 'Jiro Shidare'

Cultivation

USDA zones 5-8. Prefers partial shade. Moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Water regularly. Stake young plants to establish trunk height.

Design Value

Excellent cascading over a wall, near water, or in a container. Its standard leaves on a weeping form are distinctive.

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