Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’, commonly known as Japanese maple on the border of the shohin and kifu size categories in the ‘Sokan’ style. It is characterized by rich and ruffled-looking leaves with a stiffer branch system. The color of its tiny, slightly ruffled leaves takes on a fuller shade of green throughout the year, with an orange-red color in the fall. waiting for spring, approx. brings flowers reddish-purple around April-May. Shishigashira has a compact, slow-moving shape. The name Shishigashira also means ‘lion head’, also referred to in several places as ‘lion head maple’. When we look at the magnificent autumn gold-bronze foliage of this Japanese maple, it is easy to see how this majestic appearance relates to the lion’s mane.
Shishigashira is one of the most prominent and popular plants in the bonsai world.
It is relatively easy to hold. It can be easily grown on the veranda, terrace and / or garden. It is essential to keep acidic soil (a mixture of akadama and kiryu) properly. It is worth planting in a strong place protected from direct sunlight, placed in filtered light / half shade. It tolerates direct sunlight well, but in extreme heat the leaves can be damaged. For more active growth, we therefore recommend a half-shade, yet clear space for optimal growth.

Origin from Japan