Lion's Head Japanese Maple
Botanical Name:
Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'- Reddish-purple flowers are showy from close up
- Leaves emerge dull green in curled, gnarly tufts close to the stems
- Retains its colour well throughout the summer
- Excellent gold to crimson fall colour
- Stems are medium-green, showing well in the winter
- Dense bushy upright vase-shaped habit
- Slow-growing
- Bloom Time: Spring
Hardiness Zone
6
Height
250 cm-300 cm
Spread
200 cm-250 cm
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Lion's Head Japanese Maple
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Moist to Average
- Well-drained
Growth Rate
- Slow
Foliage Colour
- Green
Critter
- Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
- Deciduous
- Decorative Winter Bark
- Fall Color
- Fragrant
- Low Maintenance
Shape
- Upright
- Vase-shape
Garden Uses
- Specimen
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- 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.
Size: 3g
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