Acer palmatum 'Shojo' (Shojo Japanese Maple)


Botanical Information

FamilySapindaceae (Aceraceae)
GenusAcer
Speciespalmatum
Cultivar'Shojo'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginAngyo Maple Nursery, Japan, 1930.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-10)
Height4 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

Notable SpecimensThe Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionDeep red, distinct, 7 lobed leaves, with the outer lobes quite small.

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