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Acer Palmatum Shaina


Acer Palmatum Shaina

Late Dick Wolfe of Red Maple Nursery in Pennsylvania found ‘Shaina’ as a witch’s broom (a small, tightly woven mass of branches )in a large Bloodgood-type Japanese maple planted in front of the Villanova University and named by Billy Schwartz.( famous nurseryman),

Dick was a good friend and mentor to Billy Schwartz of Green Mansion Nurseries. ‘Shaina’ was named after Billy’s daughter.
The name ‘Shaina’ is Hebrew for “beautiful”



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One word - spectacular!
Also the description beautiful is apt, as you've mentioned.

13 Nov, 2022

 

Thank you Kate.

14 Nov, 2022

 

Wow Klahanie, what an incredible sight! I think Kate has the right word for it 🙂.

14 Nov, 2022

 

Thanks, Klahanie, for the info. Interesting to me as I've just bought a new one of these!

15 Nov, 2022

 

Thank you Sheila. I love Kate's descriptions .
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Ange, it is very similar to Bloodgood (or Emperor) except it's smaller in a statue. Internet sites say 5' ft.....but my is over 6ft. I have it for many years. It lives in a container but I believe that it's roots escaped the pot into ground.

15 Nov, 2022

 

A real sparkler this one Klahanie, and such a beauty, what an outstanding colour! Shaina it certainly is..

16 Nov, 2022

 

Lovely comment Janey, thank you.

17 Nov, 2022

 

It really is beautiful, Klahanie! 👍

20 Nov, 2022

 

Thank you Balcony.

20 Nov, 2022



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