This is a One Of A Kind Japanese Maple Deshojo
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Species |
Acer palmatum 'Shin Deshojo' |
| Current State |
Dormant/Early Bud Break (Pre-leaf) |
| Pot Type |
Traditional Tokoname Training Pot |
| Shipping Status |
Delayed (Approx. 2 weeks) |
| Key Attribute |
Intense brilliant scarlet spring foliage |
Dimensions
- Height: 15" (soil to apex)
- Spread: 10"
- Pot: Tokoname Grow Pot (#7)
Vibrant Spring Color in a Compact Form
The Shin Deshojo Japanese Maple is widely regarded by bonsai enthusiasts as one of the finest cultivars for spring color. This specimen features a well-established trunk with a strong nebari (root flare) and a twin-trunk or low-branching structure that offers excellent potential for upright or slanting bonsai styles. Currently in its dormant phase, the visible nodes and clean bark showcase a healthy structure ready for the growing season.
Development and Potential
- Trunk Structure: The primary trunk shows good taper and is secured with a training tie to guide its future silhouette.
- Foliage Expectation: Once the buds break, you will be rewarded with small, deeply lobed leaves that emerge in a fire-engine red, eventually transitioning to a soft green for the summer.
- Root System: Housed in a breathable terra cotta pot with high-quality bonsai soil, ensuring excellent drainage and oxygenation for the developing root mass.
Important Shipping Information
To ensure the health and vigor of your tree, we cannot ship this Shin Deshojo until it has fully leafed out. Shipping during the delicate bud-break stage can lead to damaged growth points. We anticipate this specimen will be ready for transit in approximately two weeks, depending on local weather conditions. This ensures that when it arrives, the foliage is hardened off and ready to thrive in its new environment.
Pros and Cons
- Pros:
- Unrivaled scarlet spring color that outperforms almost any other maple variety.
- Excellent internodal spacing, making it easier to maintain a refined canopy.
- Strong, healthy trunk base that provides a "head start" on development.
- Cons:
- High Sensitivity: Shin Deshojo can be sensitive to leaf scorch if placed in high-wind or direct afternoon summer sun.
- Slow Wood Thickening: Like many high-color cultivars, it may take longer to develop a massive trunk compared to the standard Acer palmatum species.
The Tree(s) you see are the tree(s) you'll receive.
*** This is an expensive Bonsai. We've likely been watering, fertilizing, pruning, and weeding this tree for a long time. Once this tree leaves our facility, watering, fertilizing, etc is beyond our control. If you buy this bonsai, we assume you're a responsible person and that you know what you are purchasing. THEREFORE - The Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Bonsai Outlet makes no warranties once the Product leaves our nursery. All One-Of-A-Kind Trees are listed AND sold “as is”. Sales are considered final. No refunds or exchanges will be offered in any instance. Bonsai Outlet assumes no responsibility for the health and welfare of the products after they leave our nursery. Please ask care questions prior to buying, if you are unsure.
