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Japanese Maple |
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Maple |
'Shin Deshōjō' |
'Shindeshojo' |
'Shindeshōjō' |
'Shinideshiojo' |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 7-10 feet |
Plant Spread: | 7-10 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Other: Reddish |
Flower Time: | Other: April |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: RHS Award of Garden Merit (2012) |
Posted by Bonehead (Planet Earth - Zone 8b) on Oct 14, 2016 8:11 AM Upright, narrowish, vase-shaped maple. I have to take exception to the database notation that this is the "best red" Japanese maple. Mine is clearly a bright orange, both in the spring and during the summer months. I did wonder whether perhaps my tree was mismarked, but an Internet image search shows both red and orange specimens under this name. Perhaps the soil or location affects the color. Mine is sited on a west-facing slope, with slight morning shade but full afternoon sun, and in general my soil is loamy and acidic. It gets no supplemental watering. In any case, this tree is quite stunning. [ Reply to this comment | |
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