Species Oshu Shidare Japanese Maple
burgundy-green leaves with brown stems

Oshu Shidare Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Oshu Shidare'

The Oshu Shidare Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Oshu Shidare') is an incredible plant to add to any garden. With its attractive, cascading branches, the maple has the ability to attract attention and provide a visual focal point. The foliage is a deep reddish-purple, which transforms to fiery oranges and reds in the fall. This versatile tree can be grown as a shrub or as a single-trunked tree. It also has a wide range of sizes, allowing it to look great in any setting. Plus, this long-living maple is pest-, disease-, and drought-resistant, making it an excellent choice.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

6

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red,purple,orange

Growth Rate:

Low

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water the Oshu Shidare Japanese Maple when the top inch of the soil is dry. This is most likely going to be twice a week in the summer months and every 7-10 days in the winter. If temperatures are higher, than it is likely that the plant will need more frequent watering than in the winter. When watering, make sure the soil is completely saturated and that there is no pooling at the base of the tree.

sunlight

Oshu Shidare Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Oshu Shidare') prefers bright indirect sunlight, which means several hours of direct sunlight per day without over-exposure to the intense heat of the afternoon sun. Ideally, this plant should be in a spot that provides approximately 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. However, in areas with hotter climates, it might require some protection from afternoon sun if it gets too intense. In cooler climates, it can handle more sunlight, and it might need some supplemental light in the winter months.

pruning

Pruning of Oshu Shidare Japanese Maple should take place once a year, between late winter and early spring. Before cutting back large branches, check for signs of new growth. Trim any dead or diseased branches first to prevent the spread of disease. Cut off any branches that are growing up into the center of the tree to keep the shape, remove crossing branches and any wayward branches growing out to the side. Cut back long stems to limit height while keeping a rounded shape. Take a few inches off of the top of the tree to encourage bushier growth. Pruning too frequently or too heavily can reduce the density and size of the leaves.

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