{"product_id":"acer-shania","title":"Acer Shaina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Maple 'Shaina' - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum 'Shaina'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Shaina' is a compact, upright Japanese maple - one of the few in the palmatum family that grows up rather than out. The leaves are a rich red-purple through spring and summer, deepening as the season progresses and putting on a vivid final show in autumn before dropping. The tidy, rounded habit makes it particularly well suited to containers and smaller spaces where a spreading cascade wouldn't work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Japan and East Asia, Japanese maples have been cultivated for centuries. 'Shaina' is slower-growing than many and stays compact, which is one of the reasons it works so well as a long-term container plant. It looks good with very little intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in a sheltered spot away from cold winds and late frosts, which can scorch the emerging spring leaves. Partial shade or dappled sun is ideal - direct afternoon sun can fade the colour in summer. Use ericaceous or humus-rich, well-drained compost. Water regularly through summer with rainwater where possible. Prune only when fully dormant if reshaping is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative pot not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beards \u0026 Daisies","offers":[{"title":"60-70cm","offer_id":55550368481656,"sku":"W08279","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8970\/4482\/files\/acer_shania.jpg?v=1779206157","url":"https:\/\/www.beardsanddaisies.co.uk\/products\/acer-shania","provider":"Beards \u0026 Daisies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}