Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
Common Name: "Lion's head maple"
Type: Deciduous shrub or dwarf tree Family: Sapindaceae Hardiness Zone: 5-8 Sunlight: Semi-shade to sun Exposure: Protect from strong winds Soil: Humus, fertile soil Moisture: Well-drained, average to moist Plant Height x Width: 6-10' x 6-10', up to 13'H in fertile soil Leaf: Wrinkled, bright green, densely clustered leaves on this, short twigs. 1.2-2" long and wide. 7 lobes deeply cut, each with sharp point. Fall colour is gold with rose and crimson Flower: Reddish-purple umbels Bloom Time: Spring Bloom Size: Small, inconspicuous Maintenance: Lightly prune as needed Landscape use: Effective in small groupings in shrub borders, individual specimens around home Pest and Disease: No serious problems Native Range: Japan, Korea, China Planting Instructions: Plant in sun for best colour, very little sunburn if grown well Propagation: Softwood cuttings |