Acer palmatum 'Shojo nomura' Red Upright Japanese Maple

'Shojo nomura' means "beautiful red faced monkey" and this vivid image seems to fit this wonderful small tree. Decidedly upright, 'Shojo nomura' emerges dark purple almost black in early spring but later growth is decidely red and seems to be more red than purple most of the season. It holds its color in our gardens as long as any upright palmatum we grow and if it does fade to green in very hot years it never bronzes out like other red cultivars. Also it seems to hold it's color better in shade than most varieties. Brilliant effects can be obtained by planting this tree where its translucent leaves can be back lit by the morning or evening sun. Fall color is red and usually outstanding. What is the 10 Year Size of Acer palmatum 'Shojo Nomura'? Height: 16-18 feet Width: 6-8 feet What is the Spring Color of Acer palmatum 'Shojo Nomura Dark Red What is the Summer Color of Acer palmatum 'Shojo Nomura'? Rusty Red What is the Fall Color of Acer palmatum 'Shojo Nomura'? Bright Red What is th