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Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo'

Shindeshojo Japanese Maple

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Information by:         Photographer: Don Syrek

 

Description

This magnificient plant can used as a small tree or shrub. It is deciduous with graceful leaves which have a scarlet color in spring as it leafs out. During the summer, the leaves turn green with white flecks, later turning orange or yellow during the fall. It is slow growing to 20', and requires shelter from hot winds.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6', 6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Green, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Bronze, Green, Dark Green, Light Green, Yellow Green, Orange, Red, Yellow, Variegated

Bark Color

Brown, Green, Grey, Red, Striped, Tan

Fruit Color

Orange, Red

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Water Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.