Acer ‘Shishigashira’ Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’ Japanese Maple

Heavily curled green leaves give an interesting texture to this compact, shrubby tree. Foliage becomes purple-red with orange-red patterns in fall, most intense in full sun. Less likely to sunburn than other varieties. Popular for bonsai, as a container subject and in small gardens. Highly sculptural form improves with age. Deciduous.