Acer palmatum 'Shindeshojo' ~ Shindeshojo Japanese Maple

Shindeshojo Japanese Maple is a dwarf deciduous tree with a well branched rounded crown. Small palmate green leaves emerge a bright pink to cherry red that holds for a month before greening, then turns brilliant orange to scarlet in fall.  Small non-showy umbels in mid-spring are followed by samaras.  Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Prefers full sun in cooler climates, or afternoon shade in southern areas.  Type:  Tree Origins: East Asia Height:  7’ - 10' Spread:  7' - 10' Spacing:  8' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Pink Season of Interest:  Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly.  Mulch in southern climates to keep roots cool.  Keep pruning to a minimum and prune in fall or winter.  Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, and root rots.  Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers,