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Acer palmatum
'Oshu Shidare'
Oshu Shidare acer
Origin: Native to Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
| Family |
| Sapindaceae |
| Genus |
| Acer |
| Species |
| palmatum |
| Cultivar |
| 'Oshu Shidare' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-20) - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 4 - 5 |
| Height |
| 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread |
| 4 - 8 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Single specimen. |
| 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. |
| Shape |
| Upright, bushy. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Pests |
| Susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars, horse chestnut scale, Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch, and Honey fungus. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by grafting, budding, or cuttings. |
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