Heavily curled green leaves bring an interesting texture and shape to Acer palmatum Shishigashira. It has small crinkled foliage that is deep green in spring and summer before turning a blend of gold, rose and crimson in autumn. It forms an upright plant with unusual, short, stubby branches. Popular for bonsai, as a container subject and in small gardens as its highly sculptural form improves with age.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil. Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Protect from hot winds
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1.5-2m
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil. Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Protect from hot winds
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1.5-2m