Japanese Maple
Acer Palmatum 'Shindeshojo'
Overview
The Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo', known for its vibrant red spring foliage, is a captivating Japanese Maple cultivar. Maturing to a compact 10 feet tall by 10 feet wide, this deciduous tree exhibits pinkish-red leaves that transition to green in summer, and then a fiery crimson in fall. Ideal for small gardens, it prefers partial shade and well-draining soil, adding a burst of color and an Asian aesthetic to the landscape. Zone 5-8.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 5–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 6–10 Ft.
- Mature width
- 6–10 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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