Shishigashira Japanese Maple
Common Name:
Shishigashira
Scientific Name:
Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
Species:
Japanese Maple
Category:
Small tree
Habit:
Deciduous
Flower Description:
Inconspicuous
Bloom Season:
Blooms in spring
Fragrance:
No fragrance
Foliage Description:
Palmate, 5- to 7-lobed, crinkled, bright green leaves (to 2 in. long) grow in tufts along the stems. Foliage on young trees may appear sparse. Foliage turns showy shades of gold and crimson in fall
Height of Plant:
7-15 ft.
Spread of Plant:
5-12 ft.
Hardiness:
USDA Zones 4b - 8b
Other Information:
Means "Lion's Head" in Japanese
Photographer:
Richard Buggeln
Location:
M-2