2026 Garden Progress

Shaina Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Shaina'
A compact red mound in spring leaf-out, with that fine textured maple look showing against the brick and mulch.
spring leaf-out japanese maple 6 photos
Red mound in spring
April 21, 2026

Red mound in spring

Deep red-maroon foliage pushing strong after winter dieback cleanup.

Foliage detail
April 21, 2026

Foliage detail

The fine textured maple leaves catching light against the brick.

Close-up texture
April 21, 2026

Close-up texture

Up close showing the dissected leaf form and deep color.

Full form
April 21, 2026

Full form

The compact rounded shape of Shaina, dense and well-behaved.

Spring context
Spring

Spring context

Shaina visible alongside the Twombly's Red Sentinel, two red maples complementing each other.

Reference board
April 23, 2026

Reference board

A detail reference showing the color and form up close.