Botanical Name: Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
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Common Name: Shishigashira Japanese Maple  
Plant photo of: Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Bronze, Green, Light Green, Orange, Red

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Don Syrek
  • Description

  • Notes

This Japanese maple has heavily curled green leaves give it an interesting texture. Leaves emerge purple-red, are green during the summer months, and turn orange-red in fall. Grows 12 to 15 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide, though it will do so slowly.