Acer palmatum 'Hime Shojo'

Slow-growing compact red Japanese maple
Growth habit is more spreading than tall
New growth is red, contrasting with the burgundy-purple mature foliage
Fall colour is red with orange tones.

ZONE:
5

HEIGHT:
100-125 cm

SPREAD:
125-150 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Best planted in a well-drained soil with high organic matter. Any necessary pruning should be done in summer. Mulch well, but avoid heaping mulch against the stem. Full sun or light afternoon shade.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Rock garden

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Slow

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous

FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring

HABIT:
Spreading
Compact

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Red
Maroon

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

PH TOLERANCE:
Moderate (up to 7.5)