Acer palmatum 'Shishi-gashira'

Acer palmatum 'Shishi-gashira'

Synonymes: Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira', Acer palmatum 'Meijishi'
Vernacular name: Japanese maple 'Crinière de Lion'
Family: Sapindaceae

A shrub or small tree with upright branches and small, star-shaped, tightly-packed leaves. Dark green leaves. Height 1.5 to 1.8 metres.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Leaf color

  • Orange
  • Red
  • Green

Ground type

  • Acidic
  • Neutral

Climate

Zone 5: from -29°C to -23°C

Interesting plant

  • In autumn

Sizes

150 to 200cm
1 to 2m

Exposure

  • Sheltered winds
  • Part shade

Use in the garden

  • Bonzai
  • Isolated
  • Massif
  • Parterre
  • Pot and tray (terrace and balcony)
  • Rockery

Notable interests:

  • Foliage
  • Dwarf