Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo'
Shindeshojo Japanese Maple
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.