Bare Root 1-year-old 'Deshojo' Japanese Maple Seedlings

Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum) are genetically diverse, allowing for many different characteristics within the species. Named cultivars are normally grafted to ensure uniformity. Seed from named cultivars does not reproduce true to the parents, but typically shares some of the parent characteristics, different from the normal wild-type seedlings. Therefore, seedlings from rough-bark parents normally have some rough bark, and seedlings from red-leaf parents often have a similar degree of red leaf character.

'Deshojo' cultivar is best known for its bright red spring color and is an upright tree well-loved in bonsai circles.  With smooth bark and potential for fine ramification, there is a lot to like.

These seedlings are from a 'Deshojo' parent tree. They will share some character of the parent Deshojo, but they are not identical. 

Packet of 5 seedlings. Photos show seedlings from the actual flats during fall color period.

What to do when you receive bare-root trees:

• Option 1: Most of our trees are young and have a small amount of soil around the roots. Tease the trees apart and plant them upon receipt in your preferred soil mix. Protect the trees from conditions below 32F until spring.  Keeping them in the 32-40F range is ideal.  You can also "force" them by keeping them in a warmer place to initiate growth but any freezing temperatures then risk killing new growth.
• Option 2: Place a small amount of soil into the bag around the roots, reseal it and keep it in your fridge until deciduous trees in your area are beginning to leaf out in spring. Then follow option 1. Be sure to check that the soil doesn't entirely dry out in the fridge. The roots should not be submerged in water but kept constantly moist.

Domestic shipping to USA only.