Shishigashira Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Height:
8 - 10 ft.
Width:
4 - 5 ft.
Foliage Color:
Dark Green
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
Exposure:
Partial Sun / Sun
Shape:
Vase-Shaped
Moisture Level:
Moist, Well Drained
Zones:
5 - 8
Native Range:
Japan
The Gardener's Notepad
Very dwarf upright type, sometimes referred to as Lion's Head. Petite dark green leaves emerge mid-spring, along with maybe 5 inches of new growth and then it's done for the year until the leaves change color in Fall. Develops pleasant shades of red, orange, and yellow.