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    ACER palmatum 'Shindeshojo'
    ACER palmatum 'Shindeshojo'
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    ACER palmatum 'Shindeshojo'

    Commonly known as Spring ruby tree

     AWARD
    Brilliant glittering scarlet spring foliage becoming shrimp pink and bronzy-green then orange in autumn
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    3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    £35.00 each 
    Available late spring to early summer 2026 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    5 to 7.5 Litre  
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    £75.00 each 
    Available late spring to early summer 2026 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
    Specimen
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    7.5 to 10 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Unavailable
    £100.00 each 
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    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Good for containers and bonsai. Maximum size in 10-20 years
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      China, Korea, Japan.
    • Deciduous
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Palmate
    • Height
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Gets more dense with age. Layered branches. Inconspicuous flowers in spring. Winged fruits in autumn
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

      Late autumn to midwinter
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Partial shade
      Shelter from cold winds and late frosts
    • Mature Size
      2.5m (8ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2.5m (8ft)
       
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