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.
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
Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.
Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.