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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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Key Feature
Feature
Exceptional Fall Color
Light Needs
Feature
Partial to full sun
Landscape Uses
Feature
Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Specimen, Urban Garden, Woodland Garden
Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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.
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