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Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’ Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’ — Emerald, VIC — Emerald Gardens Nursery

Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’

  • A great small, grafted variety of Japanese Maple with an eye-catching, compact habit. 
  • The tight, curled, small foliage gives a bonsai like appearance.

Height

2-3 m

Width

1.5-2 m

Foliage

  • The dark-green leaves are borne densely along the branches and have a curled margin. 
  • The foliage turns golden-orange to red in the autumn.

Usage

  • A great feature tree for small gardens. 
  • Also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens, rockeries, containers, courtyards, bonsai and general garden planting.

Comments

  • Grow in full sun to part shade. 
  • Prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from hot winds. 
  • Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

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