Sokan style Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’, which is commonly referred to as Japanese maple. It has a rich and ruffled-looking leaves adorns its crown and has a stiffer branch system. The color of its tiny, slightly ruffled leaves takes on a fuller shade of green in spring and summer, and orange-red in autumn. waiting for spring, approx. it also produces reddish-purple flowers around April-May. Shishigashira is a compact, relatively slow-growing form. The name Shishigashira also means ‘lion head’, also referred to in several places as ‘lion head maple’.
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. From spring, during the growing season, it is recommended to use organic fertilizer (eg Biogold cubes). 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