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Shindeshojo Japanese Maple

Scientific name: Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo'
Taxonomy
Family:Aceraceae
Type:Deciduous tree
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:6 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:15 ft
Width:22 ft
Bloom Time:April to May
Bloom Color:Red
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

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Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This small accent tree is renowned for its hot scarlet to fire-engine red spring foliage.

  Morphology:
This is a deciduous garden tree which grows to 15’ in height and 22’ in width. It has the characteristic star shaped leaves of the other Palmatum types. After the spring color fades, a greenish bronze summer color begins. The fall foliage is yellow to orange before the leaves are shed. All through the season the tree has dense appearance.

  Adaptation:
Look for a site with full sun, and well drained soil.

  Pests:
This cultivar should be pest free when grown with plenty of air circulation.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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