Shindeshojo' produces the best Crimson Red Spring foliage color of any of the Japanese Maples in cultivation produced via graft. Foliage retains that good red color for at least a month before gradually fading to reddish-green & finally green by summer! Leaves finally turn interesting shades of red & orange in fall. Bark is reddish brown. Grafted. Deciduous. Keep outdoors. Available 12 months a year. Will have no foliage during winter months.