Inaba shidare Japanese Maple Zones 5-9 Sun to shade. Dissectum Group -red – Large leaves, well spaced weeping branches, and deep purple-red color are outstanding characteristics of this maple. Young trees seem to grow taller and more slender than the others in this group, and this effect can be enhanced with staking. Young plants may look very similar to ‘Garnet’, but older plants will be more open and less cascading. Grows to 3-4’ in ten years.