Shin Deshojo maple bought in 2024. It is grafted, and I am working on some air layers to propagate new plants without the ugly graft. Picture on the right – rootstock after removing the air layer.
This variety is known for its stunning blood-red leaves in early spring. In summer, they turn green, and in autumn, they change color beautifully.
14.03.2026 — Repotting the Shin Deshojo maple (after removing the rootstock, air-layer from last season)
I decided to try the method with a wooden box — boards connected with nails. The flat and fairly wide shape should theoretically speed up the development of a “pancake-style” nebari in the long term.
Now it’s just a matter of watering and fertilizing; the tree will be allowed to grow freely without any pruning so it can build up as much mass as possible.
I may also make an additional (backup) air-layer, since this is the only Shin Deshojo I own.
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