Acer palmatum 'Shojo nomura'

Also Known As

Shojo nomura Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

6a-9b

Acer palmatum 'Shojo nomura' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Shojo nomura'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous red
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, fall color, small tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Shojo nomura'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Though little known, the inside scoop from an observant grower is that this 10-15' tree is an improved ?Bloodgood?, holding its deep red color longer and growing vigorously but more compactly. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Leaves emerge bronze red to purple red maturing to a bright orange red with an undertone of green. The seven-lobed leaves hold their color well throughout summer and have almost a translucent sheen when sunlight passes through.

By: Bloom River Gardens

An Almost Eden exclusive! This green-leaved Dwarf Japanese Maple has proven to be quite tolerant to shaping and pruning and the hot Southern Summers even in Full sun! Reliably provides fall colors of glowing orange, reds, and yellows, even in zone 8B. Reddish bronze new growth develops into a soft green. Our tree is kept pruned into a bowl-cut form and is about 8'H x 10-12'W.