Acer palmatum 'Deshojo' - P12

Description
The Japanese maple 'Deshojo' (Acer palmatum) is an upright, picturesque shrub that produces purple-red flowers arranged in clusters. They appear in May. These produce red winged fruits. The Japanese maple 'Deshojo' also bears cut, light green leaves. The bright red shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium, Acer palmatum 'Shin-deshojo'.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque shrub * attractive carmine-red autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * bright red shoots * easy to care for * cannot be grown over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Deshojo's are light green, cut, opposite, lobed. They are about 5 - 6 cm in size. Bright red, early shoots. Japanese maple 'Deshojo' turns bright crimson in autumn.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Deshojo' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese maple 'Deshojo' is an upright-growing, picturesque shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Frozen shoots are cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.

Flower
The purple-red flowers of Japanese maple 'Deshojo' appear in clusters in May.

Use
Ornamental shrub, rock garden, roof garden

Root
Acer palmatum 'Deshojo' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.