Acer palmatum 'Inaba-shidare' (Japanese maple) - 250-280cm, 30lt Eucalyptus Late flowering protects it from

Late flowering protects it from spring frosts

It can be grown in containers

Thrives in cool northern climates

It is very hardy and needs sheltering only in extreme cold weather or from harsh winds

it is drought resistant

Acer palmatum 'Inaba-shidare' (Japanese maple) - 250-280cm, 30lt Eucalyptus Late flowering protects it fromAcer palmatum 'Inaba shidare' is a vigorous, slow growing deciduous shrub with a pendulous, weeping habit. Feathery, deeply dissected, lobed, dark purple leaves, become crimson red in autumn. Its inconspicuous, purple red flowers bloom in April and May and are followed by winged nuts. It can grow in every soil type, except chalk. Thrives best in moist, well drained, slightly acidic soils. Although it prefers partial shade, it tolerates full sun very