Unlike most weeping or cascading Japanese maples, 'Jiro shidare' has palmate leaves not dissected leaves. This make this variety very special. And, gives maple lovers the opportunity to get the best of both worlds by having two drastically different types of weeping trees.
Acer palmatum 'Jiro shidare' grows to about 5' tall and up tp 8' wide. Stake it to your desired height and let it cascade down. Light green leaves form in the spring with fall colours of oranges and reds.