Description
Easily grown in average, medium moisture soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers lightly dappled shade. Plant in a location protected from strong winds. (Courtesy of the Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
Acer palmatum ‘Shojo no mai’
(Dancing Red Face Monkey Japanese Maple)
| Size | Price |
| 35-GALLON | $899.99 |
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
Shojo no mai is one of the best variegated Acer palmatum maples with spring color. The attractive small irregularly leaves are gray green with deep pink edging. In our opinion, Shojo no mai grows stronger than Beni schichihenge and has more vibrant colors. Color holds well into the summer. Name means “dancing red face monkey” in Japanese.
Additional information
| Common Name | Dancing Red Face Monkey Japanese Maple |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Acer palmatum 'Shojo no mai' |
| Container/Amount | 25 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade to Shade |
| Height | 10 ft. |
| Width | 10 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | Pink to cream and green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Fall Color | golden yellow/orange |
