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Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo'

Shindeshojo Japanese Maple

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        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. Then they turn 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

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.