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Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' Zone: 6
Shishigashira Japanese Maple Height:  15'
  Spread:  8'
  Shape:  Upright, vase shaped
  Foliage:  Deep bright green, crinkled
  Fall Color:  Gold suffused with rose and crimson tones
 

Special Features:  Commonly known as Lion's Head Maple, this slow growing cultivar has a unique, crinkly leaves. 

    The compact growth of this cultivar makes it very popular for small gardens, container culture, and bonsai.  The outstanding feature is the close-packed arrangement of the twigs.  The bright green foliage is quite crinkled, which adds to the stubby growth effect. 

    Color is maintained very well during summer, even in hot sun. 

 

The compact slow growing nature of the Shishigashira Japanese Maple.
The dynamic new growth of the Shishigashira Japanese Maple.  (May)
The crinkled texture and deep glossy green leaf of the Shishigashira Japanese Maple.  (May)
The beautiful winter character of the Shishigashira Japanese Maple and the branching structure we have established.
A 42-48" tall by 42-48" wide Shishigashira Japanese Maple with beautiful branch structure. 

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