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Acer palmatum 'Shaina' boasts a stunning red-toned foliage that intensifies through every season, adding a vibrant splash of color to your garden design.

Acer palmatum 'Shaina' – The Perfect Japanese Maple for Small Spaces

Acer palmatum 'Shaina', a compact Japanese maple, brings vibrant colour and structure to any garden. This deciduous shrub is prized for its dense, rounded habit and finely divided, palmately lobed leaves that emerge deep red and intensify to brilliant crimson by autumn.

• Botanical Family: Aceraceae (Maple family)
• Mature Size: Typically reaches 1–1.5m high and wide, making it ideal for patios or urban gardens.
• Foliage: Deep red leaves provide changing colour throughout the seasons.
• Growth Rate: Slow-growing; maintains a neat, bushy shape with minimal pruning.

Why Choose 'Shaina'?

• Seasonal Drama: Enjoy stunning foliage spring through autumn; leaves turn fiery crimson before falling.
• Sculptural Impact: Layered branches create a unique architectural silhouette year-round.
• Pest & Disease Resistance: Known for reliable performance with little intervention.

Growing Guide

• Planting Location: Prefers partial shade; protect from harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch.
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5) is ideal. Avoid waterlogged sites.
• Hardiness: Suitable for most UK gardens (RHS H6/USDA Zone 5–7).
• Irrigation: Water regularly during the first growing season; established plants tolerate brief dry spells but benefit from mulching.

Planting & Care Tips

• When to Plant: Best planted in autumn or spring when soil is workable.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning required; shape lightly in late winter if needed. Remove dead or damaged wood as necessary.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring. Use ericaceous feed if soil is not naturally acidic.

Garden Design Ideas

• Add to rockeries or Japanese-inspired schemes alongside ferns and azaleas for textural contrast.
• Create a focal point in patio containers with underplanting of shade-loving ground covers like hosta or heuchera.
• Makes an excellent companion to rhododendrons and camellias that share similar soil preferences.

FAQs

• Q: When is the best time to plant my Acer palmatum 'Shaina'?
  A: Plant in autumn or early spring when soil is moist but not waterlogged for best establishment.
• Q: How fast does this variety grow?
  A: 'Shaina' is slow-growing, typically reaching full size (1–1.5m) over 10–15 years.
• Q: What type of soil does it prefer?
  A: Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils; avoid chalky or alkaline conditions where possible.