Hime Shojo – Acer Palmatum

Hime Shojo – Acer Palmatum

Extremely compact, dense, full, and multi-stemmed rare dwarf. ‘Hime’ means that the tree has smaller leaves, while ‘shojo’ describes its deep maroon summer color. The small delicate leaves are made up of 5 narrow fingers,  and new growth emerges as a bright cherry red in the early spring and then turns to a deeper red burgundy as the season progresses. In full sun, and even in more shaded areas, this maple will retain its red color very well. During the fall, the foliage turns to an even darker shade of maroon. An excellent to add vibrant color to small places and rock gardens and its miniature size lends itself to container planting or even a dramatic bonsai.

Average Height: 3- 6 feet

Average Spread: 3- 5 feet

Sun: Full Sun, Partial Sun – Afternoon shade

Water: Not drought resistant so attention to watering is necessary especially through summer.

Maintenance: Low

Seasonal Interest: Spring cherry red, summer a deep Burgundy and fall a darker shade of maroon

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