it is drought resistant
It is very hardy and needs sheltering only in extreme cold weather or from harsh winds
Blooms in late spring or early summer
It is best grown in northerly areas with cold winters
Late flowering protects it from spring frosts
Acer palmatum 'Inaba-shidare' (Japanese maple) - 250-280cm, 30lt Eucalyptus it is drought resistantAcer 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