Acer palmatum 'Deshojo' - Liners bare root

Description
These produce red winged fruits. The bright red shoots are also an interesting sight.

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

Leaves
Attractive carmine red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Japanese maple 'Deshojo' is upright and picturesque in structure.

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 should be cut back to healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.

Flower
The purple-red flowers 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.