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SHIRA RED UPRIGHT JAPANESE MAPLE
Acer shirasawanum 'Shira Red'
Hardiness Zone: 5-7 · Mature Height: 6-8 Feet · Mature Spread: 3-4 Feet
Buy Shira Red Upright Japanese Maple online. Shira Red is a upright, medium-growing, deciduous tree. New leaves in spring are bright red turning to warm bronze by mid-summer. Possibly a hybrid between Acer palmatum and Acer shirasawanum. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil.
Family: Sapindaceae / Aceraceae · Common Name: Maple
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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SHIRA RED UPRIGHT JAPANESE MAPLE Plant Characteristics
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Fruit Type*
| • | Non-Edible Fruit |
Growth Habit*
| • | Upright Growing |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Red |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Copper/Bronze |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Japanese Maple |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Tolerates High pH (Alkaline Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Sun Exposure*
| • | Prefers Dappled Shade in Southern States |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Provides Shade |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Partial Sun |
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SHIRA RED UPRIGHT JAPANESE MAPLE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Japanese Maples are moderately easy to grow and adapt to most conditions; however, they do prefer to be planted in an area that is well protected from wind, heat exposure, and drought like conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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