Acer palmatum 'Shishi Gashira'
Shishi Gashira Japanese Maple
Description
This magnificient plant can used as a small tree or shrub. It is deciduous with graceful leaves which have a scarlet color in spring as it leafs out. They turn orange or yellow in fall. During the summer months, the leaves are dark green and look specular and breath-taking. It is slow growing to 20'. It requires shelter from winds.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6', 6-12', 12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Green, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Bronze, Green, Dark Green, Light Green, Yellow Green, Orange, Red, Yellow, Variegated
Bark Color
Brown, Green, Grey, Red, Striped, Tan
Fruit Color
Orange, Red
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.