Acer Dissectum Inaba Shidare Standard on 90cm Stem 40-50cm Head 30 Litre Pot

Acer palmatum 'Inaba-shidare' is an award-winning small garden tree with filigree-like purple foliage that emerges striking red. In autumn the feathery leaves turn vivid scarlet red for a vibrant display. Growing to roughly 2 x 2 metres in 20 years, it forms an upright mound of colour, rather than the lower growing form of many weeping Japanese Maples.

Ideal as a focal point in a small garden, Acer palmatum 'Inaba-shidare' can also be pot grown and makes a great patio tree. As with all Japanese maple trees, this purple leafed variety prefers a slightly sheltered position avoiding full, south facing sun where possible

• Common name: Japanese Maple Inaba-shidare
• Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Height and spread in 20 years: 2 x 2 metres
• Seasons of interest: Spring, Summer, Autumn
• Foliage: Feathery purple leaves turn scarlet in autumn
• Soil: Moist but well-drained sites and loamy or sandy soils