Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' in Sokan style, commonly known as Japanese maple. It has rich and ruffled-looking leaves and a stiffer branch system. The color of its tiny leaves takes on a fuller shade of green all year round and an orange-red color in autumn. waiting for spring, approx. brings flowers reddish-purple around April-May. Shishigashira is a compact, slower-growing form. The name Shishigashira also means ‘lion head’, also referred to in several places as ‘lion head maple’.
Keeping it simple is easy, it doesn’t cause too much trouble for beginners either. 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