Name: Japanese Maple 'Deshojo'
Brand: Island Ornamentals
Price: 320.0 CAD
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Japanese Maple 'Deshojo'

$320.00

is a highly sought-after cultivar celebrated for its striking crimson foliage in early spring. The vivid red leaves create a stunning focal point, perfectly embodying the cultivar's name. This beautiful...

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US	0	2	4	6	8	10	12
CHEST FIT (INCHES)	28"	30"	32"	34"	36"	38"	40"
CHEST FIT (CM)	716	76	81	86	91.5	96.5	101.1
WAIST FIR (INCHES)	21"	23"	25"	27"	29"	31"	33"
WAIST FIR (CM)	53.5	58.5	63.5	68.5	74	79	84
HIPS FIR (INCHES)	33"	34"	36"	38"	40"	42"	44"
HIPS FIR (CM)	81.5	86.5	91.5	96.5	101	106.5	111.5
SKORT LENGTHS (SM)	36.5	38	39.5	41	42.5	44	45.5

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Cultivar

'Deshojo'

is a highly sought-after cultivar celebrated for its striking crimson foliage in early spring. The vivid red leaves create a stunning focal point, perfectly embodying the cultivar's name. This beautiful tree captivates with its vibrant seasonal display, making it a prized choice for collectors and garden enthusiasts seeking dramatic color impact.

Japanese Maples

Japanese maples are among the most versatile and admired ornamental trees, prized for their elegant form, refined foliage, and year-round visual interest. Suitable for both garden planting and bonsai cultivation, these trees adapt beautifully to a wide range of landscapes and growing styles.

Growth Forms & Habits

Japanese maples are available in a wide variety of natural forms, including:

Upright and spreading forms ideal for specimen planting
Weeping and cascading varieties perfect for containers, slopes, and bonsai
Compact and dwarf cultivars well-suited to small gardens, patios, and detailed bonsai work

Their graceful branching structure provides beauty even in winter once leaves have fallen.

Foliage & Bark Characteristics

Cultivars display a remarkable range of ornamental traits, including:

Deep red, burgundy, and purple foliage, often changing through the seasons
Fresh green or chartreuse leaves with brilliant fall color
Variegated patterns with cream, pink, or white accents
Coral bark selections with striking winter stem color
Rough or fissured bark types prized for texture and age character

Leaf shapes range from finely dissected laceleaf forms to broader, classic palmate leaves.

Ideal for Bonsai & Garden Use

Japanese maples are highly valued for bonsai due to their fine branching, ability to reduce leaf size, and responsiveness to pruning and training. At the same time, they perform exceptionally well as garden trees—whether planted in the ground, grown in containers, or used as focal points in Japanese-inspired landscapes.

Why Choose Japanese Maples?

Four-season interest: Spring foliage, summer canopy, brilliant fall color, and elegant winter structure
Versatile sizing: Most varieties mature between 10–15 feet, perfect for small gardens and urban spaces
Low maintenance: Once established, Japanese maples are hardy and require minimal care
Container-friendly: Ideal for patios, balconies, or featured garden spots
Excellent for bonsai: Fine branching, leaf reduction, and responsive to training

Typical Japanese Maple growth form

Grown in Canada, for Canada. All our Japanese maples are cultivated and shipped from our Canadian nursery with care, ensuring they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your climate.

Note: Foliage color, mature size, and growth habit vary by cultivar. Check individual variety details for specific characteristics.

Plant Details

Botanical Name

Acer palmatum

Hardiness Zones

5-8

Mature Height

15-25 ft. tall

Mature Width

15-20 ft. wide

Sun Needs

Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours direct sun)

Water Needs

Moderate - keep soil consistently moist but well-drained

Growth Rate

Moderate (12-24 inches per year)

Defining Characteristic

Delicate, palmate leaves with stunning seasonal color changes

Exceptional Fall Color

Japanese maples are renowned for their spectacular autumn display, transforming from green or red summer foliage into brilliant shades of crimson, orange, and gold. This seasonal transformation makes them a focal point in any garden.

Elegant Branching Structure

The graceful, layered branching pattern creates a stunning architectural element year-round. Even in winter, the delicate branch structure provides visual interest and artistic form to the landscape.

Versatile Garden Use

Well suited for specimen planting, Bonsai, or understory use. Their compact size and graceful appearance make them a natural fit for small gardens, patios, and Japanese-inspired settings.

Sun Needs

Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours direct sun)

Soil

Prefers rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5-6.5). Amend heavy clay with organic matter to improve drainage. Avoid compacted or waterlogged soils which can lead to root rot.

Temperature

Hardy in zones 5-8. Protect from harsh winter winds and late spring frosts. Young trees benefit from afternoon shade in hot climates.

Water and Mulching

Water deeply during dry periods, especially in the first 2–3 years. Apply 2–3 inches of organic mulch around the base (keep off the trunk) to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.