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Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'

Shishigashira Japanese Maple

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Information by:         Photographer: Don Syrek

 

Description

This magnificient plant can used as a small tree or shrub. It is deciduous with graceful leaves which have a scarlet color in spring as it leafs out. They turn orange or yellow in fall. During the summer months, the leaves are dark green and look specular and breath-taking. It is slow growing to 20'. It requires shelter from winds.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6', 6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Green, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Bronze, Green, Dark Green, Light Green, Yellow Green, Orange, Red, Yellow, Variegated

Bark Color

Brown, Green, Grey, Red, Striped, Tan

Fruit Color

Orange, Red

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Water Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.