Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’ (Lion's Head Maple)
Green, deeply lobed leaves that cluster on the branches to give a heavy, bunched top to relatively narrow tree; hence the Lion’s Head. Good autumn colour. Slow growing, it can take 30 years to reach 3m x 2m. Contact us for plant availability and sizes.
Hardiness level Green
Green, deeply lobed leaves that cluster on the branches to give a heavy, bunched top to relatively narrow tree; hence the Lion's Head. Good autumn colour. Slow growing, it can take 30 years to reach 3m x 2m.
Best in dappled shade, out of strong winds, on an acid to neutral soil that is moist but well drained. The shallow and fibrous root system benefits from a mulch. Prune for health if necessary.
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