Shin Deshojo Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Shin Deshojo'
Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum
SKU #03182
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container |
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| Design Ideas | . |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Azalea (Azalea) |
| 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
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