Acer palmatum (syn. Cristatum) 'SHISHIGASHIRA'
Acer palmatum (syn. Cristatum) 'SHISHIGASHIRA'
japanese maple
japanese maple
| SIZE/TYPE | medium-sized shrub |
|---|---|
| USUAL HEIGHT | 1.3-2.5m |
| USUAL WIDTH | 1-1.8m |
| LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
| COLOUR OF LEAVES |
 green |
| FLOWERS | insignificant or non-blooming |
| LOCATION | full to partial sun |
| SOIL TYPE | acidic (peaty) |
| SOIL MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS | evenly moist (dislikes drought) |
| USDA zone (lowest) | 5 (down to -29°C) |
| WINTER PROTECTION | |
| FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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| FOR ZONE 7 |
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| BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Deciduous broadleaf |
Japanese maples are the „créme de la créme“ of every garden. A majestic looking tree needs no pruning at all and we recommend to let it form its own shape.
This maple Shishigashira received a name Lion’s Head. Its leaves are small, deeply cut and curled, forming dense tufts along twisted branches. The foliage is bright green or yellow-green in spring and summer, turning orange and rust-red very late in autumn or early winter. In a good year when the weather hits it the right way, the autumn golds and reds of the leaves are extremely vibrant and it becomes obvious why it was given the name "Lion's Head" seeming to have a fierce lion's fiery mane. Very impressive are its thick trunks that are green and give the plant a false bonsai look. An adult tree is about 2.5m tall.
Japanese maples prefer acidic to neutral soil, moist but well drained, semi-fertile. Owing to its reduced size it is suitable for small gardens and front yards, too. Fully hardy to -27°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 20-02-2010; 06-01-2012
This maple Shishigashira received a name Lion’s Head. Its leaves are small, deeply cut and curled, forming dense tufts along twisted branches. The foliage is bright green or yellow-green in spring and summer, turning orange and rust-red very late in autumn or early winter. In a good year when the weather hits it the right way, the autumn golds and reds of the leaves are extremely vibrant and it becomes obvious why it was given the name "Lion's Head" seeming to have a fierce lion's fiery mane. Very impressive are its thick trunks that are green and give the plant a false bonsai look. An adult tree is about 2.5m tall.
Japanese maples prefer acidic to neutral soil, moist but well drained, semi-fertile. Owing to its reduced size it is suitable for small gardens and front yards, too. Fully hardy to -27°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 20-02-2010; 06-01-2012
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