Shin Deshojo

Acer palmatum ‘Shin-Deshojo’ bursts into spring with intense crimson-red foliage, among the brightest of any Japanese maple. The leaves are palmate, with deeply divided lobes.

Upright Japanese Maple

  • Seasonal colours Spring Foliage: brilliant crimson-red leaves that emerge in early spring; one of the most intense reds Summer: the foliage softens to green speckled with white, offering a gentle contrast to its fiery start. Autumn: The leaves turn soft rose-pinks and apricots. Winter: After leaf drop, the reddish-brown bark on young twigs adds color to the winter landscape.
    • Growth habit Size: Upright and rounded, typically reaching 2.5–3 meters tall and wide Sunlight: Thrives in partial shade, though it can tolerate full sun with adequate moisture. Too much exposure may cause leaf scorch.