Heavily curled, deep-green leaves give this compact, shrubby cultivar a unique texture. The dense foliage keeps its emerald color through spring and summer, then becomes purple-red with orange-red patterns in fall. Color intensity depends on how many hours of full sun the tree receives. Shishigashira is less likely to sunburn than other varieties, but only 2-4 hours of full afternoon sun is recommended for our local climate, and it tends to grow best in filtered sun. Popular for bonsai, as a container specimen, small gardens, and a prized focal point tree. Highly sculptural form that improves with age.
Growth Habit: Compact, upright, dense, 6-8 feet Width: 3-4 feet
Leaf Type: Palmate, curled
Native Origin: Japan
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Environment Needs: Part Sun, Morning Sun, can handle small amounts of full afternoon sun
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance: Review our Japanese Maple Guide for care instructions
Heavily curled, deep-green leaves give this compact, shrubby cultivar a unique texture. The dense foliage keeps its emerald color through spring and summer, then becomes purple-red with orange-red patterns in fall. Color intensity depends on how many hours of full sun the tree receives. Shishigashira is less likely to sunburn than other varieties, but only 2-4 hours of full afternoon sun is recommended for our local climate, and it tends to grow best in filtered sun. Popular for bonsai, as a container specimen, small gardens, and a prized focal point tree. Highly sculptural form that improves with age.
Growth Habit: Compact, upright, dense, 6-8 feet Width: 3-4 feet
Leaf Type: Palmate, curled
Native Origin: Japan
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Environment Needs: Part Sun, Morning Sun, can handle small amounts of full afternoon sun
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance: Review our Japanese Maple Guide for care instructions
