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Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' Tree

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' Tree

Lion's Head Japanese Maple

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Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' Lion's Head Maple

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' Tree

Lion's Head Japanese Maple

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Planting & Care
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Key features

Awards
Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit
Final size
Final size 3 x 2 metres in 20 years
Foliage
Foliage Lobed leaves with autumn colour (deciduous)
Position
Position Full sun to part shade in a sheltered site
Soil
Soil Prefers moist yet well-draining soil

Description

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' is an award-winning Japanese Maple, admired for its dark green crinkled leaves that grow in tufts on the branches. Its deeply lobed foliage gives the impression of a lion’s mane, earning it the nickname Lion’s Head Maple. Forming an upright and bushy but dense shape, Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' takes on fabulous shades of fiery orange in autumn.

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' prefers a partially shaded sheltered position and will tolerate most well-draining soils. Reaching an approx. height and spread of 3 x 2 metres, this Lion’s Head Maple is well suited to smaller gardens as well as container planting.

AKA Lion's Head Maple

Planting Steps

Aftercare Advice

Japanese Maples require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. If possible, use rain water instead of tap water as this is more acidic and better for foliage colour. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Their natural shape is normally the most attractive, so Japanese Maples rarely need pruning. Any pruning should be carried out with a less is more approach, only removing crossing, damaged or diseased branches. Pruning should be carried out in the dormant season (November to March) as Japanese Maples bleed during other times of the year, which can weaken the branches.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

Small shrubs (1-3) Young trees & 4+ small shrubs Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) All other mature trees (any quantity)
Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands £10 £12 £35 from £55
Scottish Highlands & the Islands From £30
Outside Mainland UK Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK

Product Details

Key features

Awards
Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit
Final size
Final size 3 x 2 metres in 20 years
Foliage
Foliage Lobed leaves with autumn colour (deciduous)
Position
Position Full sun to part shade in a sheltered site
Soil
Soil Prefers moist yet well-draining soil

Description

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' is an award-winning Japanese Maple, admired for its dark green crinkled leaves that grow in tufts on the branches. Its deeply lobed foliage gives the impression of a lion’s mane, earning it...

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' is an award-winning Japanese Maple, admired for its dark green crinkled leaves that grow in tufts on the branches. Its deeply lobed foliage gives the impression of a lion’s mane, earning it the nickname Lion’s Head Maple. Forming an upright and bushy but dense shape, Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' takes on fabulous shades of fiery orange in autumn.

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' prefers a partially shaded sheltered position and will tolerate most well-draining soils. Reaching an approx. height and spread of 3 x 2 metres, this Lion’s Head Maple is well suited to smaller gardens as well as container planting.

AKA Lion's Head Maple

Planting & Care

Planting Steps

Aftercare Advice

Japanese Maples require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. If possible, use rain water instead of tap water as this is more acidic and better for foliage colour. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Their natural shape is normally the most attractive, so Japanese Maples rarely need pruning. Any pruning should be carried out with a less is more approach, only removing crossing, damaged or diseased branches. Pruning should be carried out in the dormant season (November to March) as Japanese Maples bleed during other times of the year, which can weaken the branches.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

Delivery Information

Small shrubs (1-3) Young trees & 4+ small shrubs Select semi-mature trees & shrubs (1-4) All other mature trees (any quantity)
Mainland UK ex. Scottish Highlands £10 £12 £35 from £55
Scottish Highlands & the Islands From £30
Outside Mainland UK Currently we are unable to deliver outside of Mainland UK