Exposure
full sun - part shade
Growth Rate
medium, 6-12" annually
Height
15-20'
Spread
8-12'
Zone
5-9
Water Use
regular
Foliage
green/yellow,orange, red
Flower
Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
Lions Head Japanese Maple
Lion's Head Maple is one of the world's most unique Japanese Maples. The interesting small crinkled leaves make 'Shishigashira' immediately recognizable. Fall color is gold to orange, and a beautiful red. It will stay green longer than other Japanese maples, but when the fall color arrives, its brilliant! In the winter, the tree's skeletal structure is attractive, as is the green bark. The name refers to Shishi, the mythical lion of Japanese drama.
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