Acer palmatum 'Shojo' (Shojo Japanese Maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | palmatum |
| Cultivar | 'Shojo' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Angyo Maple Nursery, Japan, 1930. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - (-10) |
| Height | 4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Deep red, distinct, 7 lobed leaves, with the outer lobes quite small. |