Plant Library
Acer palmatum ´Shishigashira´
Japanese Maple
Zone: 5-8
4"-8"/ year
8´-10´/ 10 years
upright
´Shishigashira´ is a slow upright grower. It has tufts of crinkled deep green foliage on each branch, giving rise to the Japanese name "lion mane" or "lion mask". ´Shishigashira´ has fall colors that range from a rich golden yellow to orange. Sure to be a point of interest in any setting, the "lion mane" maple is well suited for the small, medium or large garden.
