Acer Palmatum - Shihigashira
(syn. ‘Crispum’, ‘Ribescifolium’ ) Unlike any other Japanese maple, this slow small grower has curled, kinky leaves emerging in thick patches the length of the stems. Leaf colour is green, and it holds this colour longer into the autumn than the other maples. Then, when other maple colours have faded, it bursts into glorious colours of orange-red. Shishigashira makes a compact upright tree from 3-5 mtrs tall in time. Slow growth makes this excellent for bonsai and containers. Name translates as ‘lion’s head’ or ‘lion’s mane’.
Anticipated height
5 Mtrs
Hardiness:
Hardy to -15C
Location:
Sun to partial shade
Growth speed
Slow