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Does anyone recognise this Acer?
The Gardener:
When I went to visit the Beth Chatto Garden last June, I took loads of photos, but this pink Acer just jumped out at me (not literally, of course ;D) because of its stunning colour. As usual when you desperately need to know the name of something, there was no label to say what it was, and I would love to have this. As it was June, it's obviously not autumn colours, so one can only assume that it's naturally this colour. Anyone know which variety it is?
ideasguy:
As a first guess, I'd say it is Acer 'Shindeshojo'
Heres a photo on Billys Fujiyama Garden web site:
http://www.fujiyamagarden.com/Shindeshojo.html
and heres another from that same great man (alias Whis4ey)
http://www.gardenbuddies.com/forum/messages/4310/1158669.html
on the garden buddies forum (gets around, doesnt he :))
I have 'Shindeshojo' and I'd say it is without doubt the most interesting of 28 different named cultivars which I bought ( a few were for friends who shared the order, and some suffered "accidents")
The leaves change continually the whole season from spring to autumn. Unlike many of the other acers, there is never a period when it looks unattractive or uninteresting.
As in the lower photo in Billys web page, the plant has a tint of green evident in the pinkish foiliage. Its this hue which make this plant so special. It has smaller leaves than the Acer palmatum atrpurpureum varieties.
Ive a LOT of photos of my Shindeshojo at different stages. One day soon I'll pull them together. I'll find one for here.
Now, you've got my attention! You've been to Beth Chatto's garden!!!!
Theres a special section on the forum for Gardens in England. Perhaps, (please!) you could tell us more about your visit?
The Gardener:
Thanks George - it certainly looks like Shindeshojo. Now all I have to do is track one down.......
ideasguy:
If you are VERY patient, you can buy a one year old graft here.
Barthelemy & Co (IFG)
262 Wimborne Road, West Staplehill
Wimborne, Dorset, England
BH21 2DZ Tel:- 01202 874283
Thats where I bought mine.
They cost me £7.50 each.
Think it has risen slightly.
They dont send them out until about May. They have to wait to make sure they leaf out after winter.
Maybe its just because they like the look of them.
Try 'Wilsons Pink Dwarf' Chrissie, if you want to push the boat out. Its very slow growing, but a lovely plant.
My favourite purple dissectum is 'Tamukeyama'
Its not as fragile as the other dissectums, and has a lovely mound/weeping habit. I still have mine in a large pot at the back door where I can see it every day. It arches right down to the ground.
"Whis4ey" buys half grown ones! But, as you know, they are more expensive as they put on the years.
The Gardener:
Thanks for the info - I'll bear it in mind. What I'd really like is to visit somewhere where all these lovely Acers are on show so that you can see what they look like before you buy. Most garden centres sell Acers, but only a very small selection, and usually the same ones every time! Oh, and it would have to be fairly local to me as I have no sense of direction and get hopelessly lost just going to the shops :D
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