Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
Heavily curled green leaves give an interesting texture to this compact, shrubby tree. Foliage becomes purple-red with orange-red patterns in fall, is most intense in full sun, and is less likely to sunburn than other varieties. Popular for bonsai, as a container specimen, and in small gardens. Highly sculptural form improves with age. Deciduous.
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-8 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 10' - 15' (ft) |
| Spread | 8' - 10' (ft) |
| Spacing | 14' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Birds, Wildlife |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Image © Monrovia
Image © Monrovia
Image © Monrovia
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Shishigashira Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
Heavily curled green leaves give an interesting texture to this compact, shrubby tree. Foliage becomes purple-red with orange-red patterns in fall, is most intense in full sun, and is less likely to sunburn than other varieties. Popular for bonsai, as a container specimen, and in small gardens. Highly sculptural form improves with age. Deciduous. |
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