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.
Origem
Japan (cultivar of Acer palmatum)
Expectativa de vida
100+ years (30+ as bonsai)
Tamanho
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 é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
A temperatura ideal para Deshojo Maple é -5〜35℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Deshojo Maple é 100+ years (30+ as bonsai). Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Deshojo Maple normalmente atinge 10-40cm (bonsai size) quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Deshojo Maple se alimenta de: −. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Deshojo Maple varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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