Shishigashira Japanese Maple Plant

Shishigashira Japanese Maple is a stunning tree with yellow bark that brightens in winter. Grown in zones 5-8, it reaches a size of 10-15 ft. Heavily curled green leaves give an interesting texture to this compact, shrubby tree. Foliage becomes purple-red with orange-red patterns in fall, is most intense in full sun, and is less likely to sunburn than other varieties. Popular for bonsai, as a container specimen, and in small gardens. Highly sculptural form improves with age. Mature size is 12-15 ft tall/8-10 ft wide Hardy in zones 5-8 Full sun to partial shade Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring. We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture. Growing Zones: 5-8 Mature Height: 12 to 15 Feet Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade Mature width: 8 to 10 Feet Botanical Name: Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'