Acer palmatum 'Shojo' - Shojo Japanese Maple

Shojo Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Shojo'

  • Upright narrow habit, spreading somewhat with age
  • Leaves emerge red in the spring, changing to burgundy in the summer
  • Brilliant crimson colour in the fall
  • Somewhat more formal and refined compared to 'Bloodgood'

ZONE:
5

HEIGHT:
6-7 m

SPREAD:
4-5 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Best planted in a well-drained soil with high organic matter. Japanese maples are grown as specimen trees or multi-stemmed plants. Any pruning should be done in summer. Mulch well, but avoid heaping mulch against the stem. Most cultivars need full sun or light afternoon shade. 

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
HABIT:
Rounded
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Purple
Red
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

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