Buy Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'Shin deshojo'
Shinde shojo Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 7'-10'
W: 6'-7'

planting zones

6a-9b

1 gallon | $42.8

Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

Fewer than 2 at Maples N More Nursery

#1 Container | $69.99

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Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with red foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous red
Mature size: 6 FT - 7 FT - wide, 7 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The small leaves of this Japanese maple (smaller than most) are a brilliant red in spring and again in fall a bright orange-red; one of the brightest and a good all-purpose small tree. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Shin Deshojo Japanese Maple is a small tree with a dramatic impact! The brilliant red spring foliage would be stunning planted next to a green Japanese maple. Fall colors are bright oranges and reds. Due to its small size, Shin Deshojo Japanese Maple is perfect for container gardening and is a favorite for bonsai enthusiasts.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Emerging leaves are bright scarlet maturing to red with a green tint. Autumn colors range from red to orange. The small five to seven-lobed leaves are deeply divided and have sharp toothed margins. With its small stature makes a good choice for container gardening.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Small, deciduous maple with bright scarlet new foliage in the spring. Color turns to reddish green as the spring progresses, then to reds and oranges in the fall. Small leaves are deeply divided with sharp teeth along the margins. Great choice for a container or bonsai. 'Shin' means new, referring to this being an improved variety of 'Deshojo'. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Similar to Chisio Improved but we are starting to like it more. Incredibly intense pink new growth goes over to graysih green with pink highlights. Very twiggy and free branching it is more of a shrub, to only 10'.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Small shrubby tree. Bright scarlet new growth. Red-orange in fall, Good in containers or bonsai

By: Lael's Moon Garden

PALMATUM, green. Flaming crimson-scarlet leaves in the spring are the outstanding feature of this maple. Very similar to 'Bonfire' and 'Deshojo' but more dwarf in stature and brighter in color. Forms a shrub twice as wide as high. Perfect for container planting on a patio.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

One of the Corallinum group, I don't think I could tell it from Shishio Improved or some of the others, but this picture from Michael Healy certainly captures the spring color. Zone 5.