Bright green slender leaves are brilliant red when young. Excellent autumn colour. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1.2m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Acer palmatum ‘Deshôjô’
Bright green slender leaves are brilliant red when young. Excellent autumn colour
	
	
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								| Generic | Acer  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | palmatum  | 
		
| Varietry | 'Deshôjô'  | 
		
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade  | 
		
| Foliage | Deciduous  | 
		
| Height | 1.6m  | 
		
| Family | Aceraceae  | 
		
| Spread | 1.2m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | green, red  | 
		
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained  | 
		
| Protection | Sheltered site, Protect with a winter mulch  | 
		
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball  | 
		
| Care | Keep moist in first year  | 
		
| Border | Specimen  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape  | 
		
| Pruning Time | Winter  | 
		
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Honey fungus, Coral spot  | 
		
| Maintenance | Stake and tie  | 
		
| Propagation | Grafting, Stem cuttings  | 
		
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