Sun tolerant Maples, Shaina compact red leaved maple that pack a lot of interest into a small space

How to enjoy Japanese maples (Acers) is what this channel is all about. Extra content for subscribers is on the way!
I discuss:
Selecting the best cultivars (varieties) for your garden
Choose between pots and planting in the ground
Sun, heat, and wind tolerance
Where to buy them
How to water and feed
Pruning
The best locations to grow them
Trips out and about to see new maples and Japanese Gardens
And anything else that viewers find useful
All comments will be answered!
Thanks for watching,
Carl

[@vorong2ru]

just planted this one, very neat and beautiful winter red stems as well. Have you tried Skeeters Broom? It's also dense and narrow but apparently healthier...

[@Japanesemaples]

I have seen skeeters broom but never got one. Could be on the shopping list!

[@MNH73]

I love the look of Shaina. Do you know how old this one roughly is?

[@Japanesemaples]

Hi, I bought it two years ago 👍

[@PyroNL91]

Nice tree! My Acer Palmatum Shaina also has the short middlefinger on its leaves!

[@Japanesemaples]

One I love for its small size and deep red colour 👍

[@romanvillanueva9132]

Seen one today, thinking of getting one

[@Japanesemaples]

Lovely tree!

[@lbcspt]

What kind of soil do you use???

[@Japanesemaples]

It’s a mix of half ericaceous compost and half John Innes no. 3 👍

[@lbcspt]

Thanks! I have that same shaina but I use 7 parts pine bark mulch 2 parts potting soil 1 part coco coir and 1 part pumice. But I get a lot of fungus gnats. I used all purpose sand as top dressing and that seemed to help. I'm gonna try your mix on a sharp's pygmy japanese maple 👍thanks!!!

[@lbcspt]

Which ericaceous compost do you use?

[@Japanesemaples]

@@lbcsptany really

[@Japanesemaples]

@@lbcspt​​⁠it’s all compromise really, my mix in a small enough pot means they will last without me watering in mid summer. The nursery suppliers use a very free drainage mix like yours but water daily 👍