Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' from Neil Vanderkruk Holdings Inc.

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Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'

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Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' - Lion's Head Japanese Maple (Fall Colour) - Photo Courtsey of Iseli Nursery

More About Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'

Reddish-purple flowers are showy from close up
Leaves emerge dull green in curled, gnarly tufts close to the stems
Retains its colour well throughout the summer
Excellent gold to crimson fall colour
Stems are medium-green, showing well in the winter
Dense bushy upright vase-shaped habit
Slow-growing
Bloom Time: Spring

Zone:

Height:

250-300 cm

Spread:

200-250 cm

Lion's Head Japanese Maple Growing and Maintenance Tips

Best planted in a well-drained soil with high organic matter. Japanese maples are grown as specimen trees or multi-stemmed plants. Any pruning should be done in summer. Mulch well, but avoid heaping mulch against the stem. Most cultivars need full sun or light afternoon shade.