Shaina is a new Japanese maple selection displaying a dwarf, compact form. Bright red new foliage matures to deep maroon-red. Freely branching growth becomes dense with maturity. Deciduous. Slow grower to about 6 to 8 feet tall or clip to shape. Prefers filtered sun. Hardy to -20 to -10°s. Use under the shelter of high canopies of other trees to ensure that this Japanese maple variety attains its richest foliage hue. Japanese maples preference for acidic soils also make them perfectly adapted to grow within the influence of needled evergreens. Shaina's smaller stature is excellent for foundation beds around homes and in naturalistic drifts of landscape. They are ideal for urban gardens where plants are protected by buildings from wind and sun. Maples even do well in large containers for porch, patio or terrace. Shipped potted in soil to ensure the best possible start when planted in yard or garden. Tree's are currently prime, well established.
