Acer pal. ‘Shojo’
(Revised 8 Feb 2011)
Acer palmatum ‘Shojo’s general characteristics are not very distinct from ‘Bloodgood’ except for probably somewhat smaller and more refined leaves. I believe it has more reliable brilliant fall colour. When it was younger, I thought I observed a lighter colour veins that make the tree look sharp, but I do not notice that anymore. This tree is more than 18 years old, and is about 4 m high. It is in about 5% shade.
Acer palmatum ‘Shojo’
Acer palmatum 'Shojo'
Acer palmatum 'Shojo' in late October
Acer palmatum 'Shojo' in October - a closer look
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
- I Ching