{"product_id":"inaba-shidare-japanese-maple","title":"Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the finest laceleaf Japanese maples ever selected — deep purple-red foliage, a graceful weeping form, and exceptional heat tolerance that sets it apart from the rest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInaba Shidare (Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba Shidare') is a classic laceleaf Japanese maple prized for its deeply dissected, feathery purple-red foliage and its exceptional ability to hold color through summer heat. Where many red laceleaf maples fade to bronze-green by midsummer, Inaba Shidare stays richly purple-red through the season before turning brilliant crimson-scarlet in fall. The graceful, cascading branches form a broad, mounding dome that becomes more sculptural and dramatic with every passing year. It's one of the most heat-tolerant laceleaf maples available — a significant advantage in warmer climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat I love about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInaba Shidare is the laceleaf maple that performs in the heat. The color retention through summer is genuinely superior to most dissectum varieties — the purple-red stays rich and saturated even when temperatures climb. The finely cut foliage is extraordinarily delicate and beautiful, and the cascading weeping form is naturally sculptural. Plant it as a specimen in a bed, near a water feature, or in a large container where its form can be appreciated up close. It only gets more beautiful with age, and it's one of the few laceleaf maples that gardeners in warmer zones can grow with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade — afternoon shade appreciated in hot climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply until established; moderate water needs once mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy to -20°F (Zone 5); exceptional heat tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy — low-maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐾 \u003cstrong\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal needed; light shaping in late winter if desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 ft tall, 10–12 ft wide (wider than tall)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep purple-red laceleaf; holds color through summer; brilliant crimson fall color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, cascading weeping dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloom bold. Be cheeky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"1-2 ft. (2G)","offer_id":50051112042744,"sku":"DST-JAP-SHI-12-2G","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3 ft. (2G)","offer_id":50051112075512,"sku":"DST-JAP-SHI-23-2G","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0969\/0104\/files\/shutterstock_1218407041.jpg?v=1784839970","url":"https:\/\/cheekygarden.com\/products\/inaba-shidare-japanese-maple","provider":"Cheeky Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}