Hime Shojo Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Hime Shojo'
Acer palmatum 'Hime Shojo' is a beautiful dwarf cultivar of the Japanese maple tree, known for its delicate and graceful appearance. The leaves emerge in the spring with a pinkish-red color and gradually mature to a light green with pink edges. In the fall, the leaves turn a bright red or orange before dropping. This cultivar has a compact, slow-growing habit and typically reaches a height of only 2 to 3 feet over several years, making it an excellent choice for smaller landscapes or as a container plant. It is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8 and prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade to full sun. 'Hime Shojo' is highly prized by gardeners and landscapers for its unique and delicate appearance, adding a touch of elegance and charm to any landscape.
Acer palmatum 'Hime Shojo' is a beautiful dwarf cultivar of the Japanese maple tree, known for its delicate and graceful appearance. The leaves emerge in the spring with a pinkish-red color and gradually mature to a light green with pink edges. In the fall, the leaves turn a bright red or orange before dropping. This cultivar has a compact, slow-growing habit and typically reaches a height of only 2 to 3 feet over several years, making it an excellent choice for smaller landscapes or as a container plant. It is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8 and prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade to full sun. 'Hime Shojo' is highly prized by gardeners and landscapers for its unique and delicate appearance, adding a touch of elegance and charm to any landscape.