Mundi Plantarum

Acer palmatum 'Shishi-gashira'

Vernacular name: 
Japanese maple 'Crinière de Lion'
Famille: 
Sapindaceae
Synonymes: 
Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
Acer palmatum 'Meijishi'

  • Les jardins du florilège

  • Les jardins du florilège

  • Les jardins du florilège

  • Olivier van Sante

A shrub or small tree with upright branches and small, star-shaped, tightly-packed leaves. Dark green leaves. Height 1.5 to 1.8 metres.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Climate

Zone 5: from -29°C to -23°C

Leaf color

  • Orange
  • Red
  • Green

Sun exposure

  • Sheltered winds
  • Part shade

Size

150 to 200cm
1 to 2m

Ornamental interest

  • Foliage
  • Dwarf

Notable plant

  • In autumn

Type de sol

  • Acidic
  • Neutral

Garden use

  • Bonzai
  • Isolated
  • Massif
  • Parterre
  • Pot and tray (terrace and balcony)
  • Rockery

GENERAL DESCRIPTION