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Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' Lion's Head Japanese Maple

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Original price $40.00
Original price $40.00 - Original price $350.00
Original price $40.00
Current price $30.00
$30.00 - $325.00
Current price $30.00
Selected Size: 1 gallon

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
'Shishigashira' Lion's Head Japanese Maple

Zones 5-9

10 Gallons Available to be Shipped!

‘Shishigashira’ is a very unique upright green Japanese maple cultivar. The deep green leaves are crinkled with compact branching that adds to the amazing architectural shape of the tree. The growth habit is very dense branching with a widening effect midway up on mature trees. The color of this Japanese maple in early spring is a deep green and it holds this color very well throughout the entire summer. In the autumn ‘Shishigashira’ puts on an amazing show of deep yellows and golden shades with hints of red and orange. 

This cultivar is often referred to as Lion’s Head in America but a more literal translation refers to the head of a specific female lion character in Japanese drama. When witnessing the amazing fall spectrum on this Japanese maple it is easy to see how this majestic look has become associated with a lion’s mane. ‘Shishigashira’ grows well in sun or shade though we have noticed the tree consistently grows larger in filtered light. The height of Lionshead can reach 8-12 ft over time. The Lion's Head is a favorite in the bonsai trade for its unique growth habit and is also an excellent Japanese maple tree for container growing for a porch or patio. 'Shishigashira' makes a great addition for anyone looking for something a little interesting, unique, and outside the box.

**10 GALLON TREE SHIPS WITHOUT POT DUE TO BOX SIZE CONSTRAINTS** Please note that your 10-gallon tree will arrive without a container. It ships immediately unless you request to hold. Be prepared for your 10 gallon tree without a container. 

Limited Quantities Available !! As we have over a thousand cultivars of Japanese maples, we often do not have many of each cultivar. We recommend that you buy the Japanese maples you want immediately as we often sell out of certain selections.

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Chloe Wilson
Beautiful

I have purchased several plants from Mr Maple. Shi shi gashira is beautiful. She settled right into a container on my back porch, and already has new growth after about a week. It's clear the plant has been well taken care of prior to shipping, and I've seen minimal shock or set back from these plants when I receive them. Very happy and will definitely be purchasing from Mr Maple in the future

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CrimsonDS
YOU JUST CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THIS ONE!

Arrived in great shape. Just a beautiful specimen.

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John Kleczewski
Just as described!

Fast delivery, very well packaged, looks great.

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Scott Brandt
Great tree

My tree came in great shape and is already budding. Looking forward to years of beauty ahead.

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Marla Marjama
Beautiful Maples

Arrived healthy, dormant and ready to plant. All three are starting to bud. They're adding beauty to my yard.