JAPANESE MAPLE DESHOJO
| Article and pictures by David Marks. This is a superb Japanese Maple at any time of the year but its main claim fame is the spectacular spring colour. The picture on the right / below was taken in mid April and fully illustrates how beautiful this Japanese Maple is in spring. Click the picture to enlarge it and see the colour and form more clearly.The colour has made ‘Deshojo’ a firm favourite with Bonsai tree enthusiasts but we also recommend it for the medium sized garden. |
To fully develop the spring colour, and the scarlet colour achieved in autumn, ‘Deshojo’ needs a position in full sun which is protected from harsh winds.
TECHNICAL DETAILS FOR ACER PALMATUM DESHOJO
| Genus | Acer |
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| Species | palmatum | |
| Variety | ‘Deshojo’ | |
| Light | Full sun | |
| Hardy | Yes but dislikes harsh winds | |
| Soil | Slightly acidic and well-drained |
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| Height | 3m / 10ft after 20 years | |
| Spread | 3m / 10ft after 20 years | |
| Spread | Like a large shrub | |
| Colour | Deep pink-red in spring, which turns to green during the summer then scarlet in autumn |
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| Colour | Yes | |
| Bonsai | yes |
SUPPLIERS OF ‘DESHOJO’
Bluebell Nursery
Online and:
Annwell Lane,
Smisby,
Ashby de la Zouch,
Leicestershire
LE65 2TA
