Name: Lion's Head Japanese Maple
Brand: NVK Nurseries
SKU: 4254-2G
Price: 389.0 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'

This selection is one of the most architecturally distinctive Japanese maples, its leaves emerge in tight, gnarly, curled tufts close to the stems, creating a uniquely textured, almost sculptural appearance that is instantly recognizable.

Leaves emerge in distinctive curled, gnarly tufts closely pressed to the stems, a texture found in no other maple
Dense bushy upright vase-shaped habit develops strong architectural character with age
Excellent gold to crimson fall colour
Slow-growing, develops its distinctive character over many years into a true conversation piece

$129.00

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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight

Shade

Soil Moisture

Average, Moist

Hardiness Zone

6 – 8

Mature Height (meters)

2.5 – 3.0

Mature Spread (meters)

2.0 – 2.5

Growth Rate

Slow

Flower Colour

Red

Foliage Colour

Green

Bloom Time

Spring

Habit

Upright

Deer Resistant

✓

Rabbit Resistant

✓

Fragrant

✓

Growing & Maintenance Tips

Best planted in a well-drained soil with high organic matter. Japanese maples are grown as specimen trees or multi-stemmed plants. Any pruning should be done in summer. Mulch well, but avoid heaping mulch against the stem. Most cultivars need full sun or light afternoon shade.