A maple cultivar famed for vivid crimson spring foliage. Beautiful color transitions through green to autumn red. Especially popular as shohin bonsai.
Acer palmatum 'Deshojo' is a celebrated cultivar of Japanese maple renowned for its brilliant crimson-red spring foliage. The name derives from 'Shojo,' a mythical red-faced spirit in Japanese performing arts, referencing the vivid red coloration. As the season progresses, the leaves transition from deep scarlet through orange to green in summer, then return to warm autumn colors before leaf drop. This extraordinary seasonal color cycle — spring red, summer green, autumn crimson — makes it one of the most dramatically beautiful bonsai cultivars available. It has been treasured in Japanese gardens since the Edo period and remains a favorite among bonsai enthusiasts worldwide.
Origen
Japan (cultivar of Acer palmatum)
Esperanza de vida
100+ years (30+ as bonsai)
Tamaño
10-40cm (bonsai size)
Temperatura
-5〜35℃
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Partial shade in spring color. Shade in summer to prevent scorch
Loves water. Twice daily in summer
Defoliation for smaller leaves. Build fine ramification
Strong sun turns leaves green. Shade preserves color
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Deshojo Maple es -5〜35℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Deshojo Maple es 100+ years (30+ as bonsai). Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Deshojo Maple típicamente alcanza 10-40cm (bonsai size) como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Deshojo Maple se alimenta de: −. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Deshojo Maple varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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