Acer palmatum 'Oshu Shidare' (Oshu Shidare acer )
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | palmatum |
| Cultivar | 'Oshu Shidare' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-20) - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 - 5 |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread | 4 - 8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright, bushy. |
| Landscape | Single specimen. |
| Propagation | Propagate by grafting, budding, or cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow sheltered from frost and dry winds. Ideally grow under partial shade but can tolerate full sun assuming it is not the hottest part of the day. Soil requires attention to ensure that it is moist and high in organics. |
| Pests | Susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars, horse chestnut scale, Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch, and Honey fungus. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Acer palmatum 'Oshu Shidare', form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Acer palmatum 'Oshu Shidare', leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.