- Botanical name: Acer palmatum 'Shishi-gashira'
- Common name: Japanese maple
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Deciduous
Green
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Dramatic foliage
Acer palmatum ‘Shishi-gashira’ is a bushy Japanese maple with an upright habit. Its bright green, closely packed leaves turn a wonderful shade of orange in autumn.
Like other Japanese maples, Acer palmatum ‘Shishi-gashira’ thrives in partial shade. For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil and shelter from cold winds. It’s well suited to growing in a large container, as long as it’s kept well watered.
How to grow Acer 'Shishi-gashira'
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Plant size
2.7m height
2.7m spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Acer 'Shishi-gashira' and wildlife
Acer 'Shishi-gashira' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Acer 'Shishi-gashira' poisonous?
Acer 'Shishi-gashira' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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