Acer palmatum 'Goshiki shidare'

Also Known As

Goshiki shidare Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Goshiki shidare' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Goshiki shidare' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with bronze, red, variegated and white foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Goshiki shidare'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Goshiki shidare'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The feather-cut leaves of this 3-7' cascading (shidare) mounder have great variety not only in spring color (some with a deep-red tint, some marked with pink and some with white), but also in shape (some leaves are twisted and curled). PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

'Goshiki shidare' offers a great variety of leaf color and form. Leaves in the sun are brown-red with cream and pink variegation, while those in the shade are green with variegated pink and cream. Fall colors feature yellows and oranges. Some leaves will curl or twist, while the branches form a cascading habit. Wonderful!

By: Bloom River Gardens

Goshiki shidare is a challenge to grow; it is a variegated dissectum, coming out pink, white and green in the spring, which is lovely but as slow as they come. A plant for the very young.