Shishigashira Maple Tree Size:1 gallon 12-24” Fall color is a fiery

Fall color is a fiery orange-red

Best grown in part shade to avoid burning of highly variegated leaves

Hardy – but prefers afternoon shade in hot sunny locations

Very reasonably priced

This plant is extremely cold tolerant

Shishigashira Maple Tree Size:1 gallon 12-24” Fall color is a fieryShishigashira is a very desirable Acer palmatum for small gardens, container culture and bonsai. Shishigashira is a slow growing upright palmatum that has thick bunched up, curled green leaves that give it a unique appearance. The leafstalks are short and stiff. Shishigashira name means lions head, referring to the shape of the leaf bunches. Fall colors can be stunning golds and oranges turning eventually to crimson. May reach 18 feet tall. Sun part