Acer palmatum Shojo Shidara
Flower style:
Insignificant

Foliage colour

Foliage style:
Palmate/maple-like

Sun

Partial shade

Shade

Well drained

Moist well drained

Moist

Aquatic

Bog/marginal

Hardiness

Zone
0
Plant size:
8m-0cm
Acer palmatum 'Shojo Shidara' (Japanese maple) Height: 800cm Spread: 600cm
6m-0cm
Graphical representation of Acer palmatum 'Shojo Shidara' (Japanese maple) Height: 800cm Spread: 600cm
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Acer palmatum 'Shojo Shidara'

Japanese maple
Scientific family:
Sapindaceae
Type:
Tree
Origin:
Asia: Japan
Lifecycle:
Deciduous
Garden style:
Cottage/informal, town/courtyard, Japanese or formal
Position:
Focal/architectural or containers
Characteristics:
Autumn colour
Soil:
Clay, loam or sand
pH:
Acid or neutral
Aspect:
South, east or west
Exposure:
Sheltered
Maintenance:
Little or no maintenance
Time to maturity:
10-20 years
Description:
Acer palmatum is a small tree with classic maple-shaped leaves, green in spring and summer and turning to brilliant orange and red in autumn. Small red flowers appear in spring. It grows best in partial or dappled shade, with protection against wind to prevent leaf scorch.

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Last updated 08 Jun 2012
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Image of Acer palmatum 'Shojo Shidara' at Hippopottering Nursery, RHS Chelsea 2012 Acer palmatum 'Shojo Shidara' at Hippopottering Nursery, RHS Chelsea 2012