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Shishigashira Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'

Sku #1833

Heavily curled green leaves give an interesting texture to this compact, shrubby tree. Foliage becomes purple-red with orange-red patterns in fall, is most intense in full sun, and is less likely to sunburn than other varieties. Popular for bonsai, as a container specimen, and in small gardens. Highly sculptural form improves with age. Deciduous.

  • Light Needs
    Partial to full sun

    Light Needs

  • Water Needs
    Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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Overview
Light Needs:
Partial to full sun
Watering Needs:
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Landscape Size:
Slowly reaches 12 to 15 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide.
Key Feature:
Exceptional Fall Color
Blooms:
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Landscape Uses:
Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Specimen, Urban Garden, Woodland Garden
Detail
Botanical Pronunciation:Ay-ser pal-MA-tum
Plant type:Tree
Deciduous/evergreen:Deciduous
Sunset climate zones:2 - 10, 12, 14 - 24, 31 - 41
Growth habit:Compact, Rounded
Growth rate:Slow
Average landscape size:Slowly reaches 12 to 15 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide.
Special features:Compact Form, Easy Care, Fall Color, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Green
Blooms:Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Garden styleAsian/Zen
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe)
Care
Care Information
Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Protect young trees from harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.Pruning time: winter.
Light Needs:
<strong>Partial Sun / Partial Shade</strong>: These two terms are often used interchangeably to mean 3-6 (or 4-6) hours of sunlight each day. However, there is a difference. <strong>Partial shade</strong> typically means the plants will appreciate a more gentle exposure such as the weaker morning or early afternoon sun, with the emphasis on providing the minimum needed shade and sheltering from intense late afternoon sun. <strong>Partial sun</strong> typically means the plants <u>need</u> some direct sun, so the emphasis is on meeting the required minimum hours of sunlight, with filtered sunlight or shade the balance of the day. Both are best with shelter from the harshest late afternoon sun. This shade could be provided by a structure, a wall, larger plants or tree(s).
Partial to full sun
Watering Needs:
Water needs: Moderate
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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