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Acer palmatum 'Shaina'

Family Aceraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 2.4 m (4 - 8 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Acer palmatum 'Shaina' (Japanese maple) bears bright red flowers during early spring to early summer. This tree is upright and has greyish magenta foliage that is showy, semi-gloss - matte and medium - fine textured. The bark is showy and smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning tree which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, container, specimen and topiary.
Special Characteristics In autumn, Acer palmatum 'Shaina' is alight with fall colour.