Shin Deshojo Japanese Maple

Name: Shin Deshojo Japanese Maple
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 03182
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Acer palmatum 'Shin Deshojo'

Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum

SKU #03182

USDA Zone

5-8

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OVERVIEW
Description	A thrilling, densely-branched, small tree with highly dramatic foliage color. Spring leaves are brilliant salmon-red, green in midsummer, then turn a brilliant orange-scarlet in autumn. New growth continues to emerge red, contrasting beautifully with the mature foliage. The diminutive size fits well in small spaces and containers. Deciduous.
Light	Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Watering	Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Blooms	Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Mature Size	Slow growing; reaches 7 to 9 ft. tall and wide in 10 years.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Deciduous
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form
Growth Rate	Slow

STYLE
Landscape Use	Container
Design Ideas	.
Flower Color	Red
Foliage Color	Multicolored
Companion Plants	Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Azalea (Azalea)

CARE
Care	Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8