Shaina Japanese Maple

Shaina Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Shaina')

Shaina Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Shaina') is a compact dwarf red selection with small, densely packed leaves that emerge bright crimson, hold burgundy to reddish maroon in summer, and finish vivid scarlet in fall; its naturally rounded, tight branching habit offers reliable color and refined structure for front borders, entries, and containers.

Distinctive Features

'Shaina' forms a tidy, dome shaped canopy with short internodes and durable foliage that resists tatter; strong spring and fall color provide multiseason impact on a small footprint.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Morning sun to partial shade; provide afternoon protection in hot regions.
• Soil: Moist, well drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.
• Water: Maintain even moisture; avoid drought and waterlogged soil.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8.
• Mature Size: 5 to 8 ft tall and 4 to 7 ft wide, slow growing mound.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Compact red canopy draws attention in tight spaces.
• Containers: Excellent in large patio pots and troughs.
• Front Borders: Adds color and structure along paths and terraces.
• Court yards and Patios: Fits small beds without overpowering.
• Japanese Gardens: Complements stone, gravel, and water features.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Deep soak during dry spells to keep soil consistently moist.
• Pruning: Minimal; light thinning in late winter to maintain the rounded form.
• Fertilizing: Apply a light, balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring.
• Mulching: 2 to 3 inches over the root zone to conserve moisture and regulate temperature; keep mulch off the trunk.
• Notes: Provide airflow and afternoon shade in hot sites to limit leaf scorch; generally pest and disease resistant in well drained soil.

Why Choose Shaina Japanese Maple?

• Dwarf Precision: Naturally small habit ideal for patios and small gardens.
• Seasonal Color: Crimson spring flush with vivid scarlet fall finish.
• Refined Texture: Small leaves and dense branching read clean and tidy.
• Design Flexibility: Works as specimen, pair, or container feature.
• Low Maintenance: Slow growth and neat structure need little pruning.

For the richest color and best vigor, plant in bright morning light with afternoon shade and maintain consistent, well drained soil moisture.