Shin Deshojo Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Shin Deshojo'

Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum
SKU #03182
5-8

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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
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 7 to 9 ft. tall and wide in 10 years.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8

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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Landscape UseContainer
Design Ideas.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorMulticolored
Companion PlantsAstilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Azalea (Azalea)
Care InstructionsProvide 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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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Style
Landscape UseContainer
Design Ideas.
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorMulticolored
Companion PlantsAstilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Azalea (Azalea)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.