Taxon

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' - Shishigashira Japanese maple, lion's mane Japanese maple
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Common name: Shishigashira Japanese maple, lion's mane Japanese maple
Family: Aceraceae (maple family)
Synonym: Acer palmatum 'Cristatum', Acer palmatum 'Mejishi', Acer palmatum 'Ribesifolium'
Distribution: Species native to e. Asia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Comments: Upright, slow-growing, small deciduous tree relatively rare that reaches 7' in 10 years. A fine focal point in the smaller garden or perfect patio container tree that's also popular used as bonsai. Crinkled bright green, tufted leaves develop fall color much later in the season, showing golden-orange and crimson tones.
Links: Missouri Botanical Garden Kemper Center- Plant Finder

Locations

  • 1: • Accession: D2017-0893.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: AZA: AZ13 (AZ13) • Accession: D2001-1232.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 3: MEM: AI04 (AI04) • Accession: D2001-1232.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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