Acer Palmatum ‘Shaina’ – Learn, Buy & Grow
Japanese Maple Acer palmatum Shaina is a beautiful tree native to China, Korea and, of course, Japan. It is easy to grow, highly adaptable to climate change and hardly requires any maintenance.
Sometimes cited as a shrub that sheds its leaves seasonally, its leaves are small and pretty with five-pointed narrow lobes. These leaves vary in colour depending on the season.
To Grow And Care For Acer Palmatum ‘Shaina’
Acer palmatum Shaina can be planted at any time of the year and requires very little maintenance. READ: What should I underplant Acers with?
Acer palmatum Shaina – Japanese Maple
How to grow Acer palmatum Shaina
All weeds and grasses close to the planting site should be removed. Then, dig a hole as deep as and twice as wide as the root mass to be planted. Cover the planting hole with 50/50 mic of soil and compost. Finish by watering the base generously.
What are the right growing conditions for Acer Palmatum ‘Shaina’?
Soil: the best soil types to use are chalk, sandy or loamy. The pH of the soil may be acidic or neutral.
Water: A moderate amount of water should be used to keep the soil sufficiently moist and well-drained. Adequate water is needed in its early years and dry seasons. In autumn, rainwater is a better choice because its acidic nature is healthier for the foliage.
Acer palmatum Shaina – Japanese Maple
Light: Although Japanese maple ‘Shaina’ tolerates full exposure to sunlight, it will grow more effectively in a sheltered environment with partial exposure.
Pruning: Pruning is not required so it should be done minimally in its dormant period.
How big does Acer Palmatum ‘Shaina’ grow?
Acer palmatum shaina being a slow-growing tree reaches an average size of 8 feet in height and 10 feet in width in about 10-15 years.
Acer Palmatum Plant – Shaina
Where should I place or position Acer Palmatum ‘Shaina’
Japanese maple Shaina grows best when positioned in a spot where it can get partial shade. Preferably west-facing, east-facing, or south-facing.
What colour is Acer Palmatum ‘Shaina’?
The foliage bursts out in spring with a bright crimson-red, darken in summer to maroon-red before brightening again in autumn to crimson red. It blooms tiny purple flowers in spring and this creates a beautiful contrast with crimson-red foliage.
Further Reading
We have lots of other helpful content for Acers, such as common questions we have been asked such as:
- What should I plant with an acer?
- How is best to repot an acer tree?
- Do Acers prefer acid soil?
- Do Acers prefer ericaceous compost?
- When is best to prune Acer trees in the UK?
- How to take cuttings from acer trees?
- Do Acers lose their leaves?
- Acer leaf browning and diseases,
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