'Shishigashira' Grafted Japanese Maple

Also known as Lion's Head Japanese Maple, 'Shishigashira' is a slow-growing upright cultivar known for its dense, compact structure and crinkled, deep green leaves. It is fantastic as both a landscape specimen and as stock trees for propagating bonsai material. As is standard practice in the nursery trade, these are sized by container.

Note that this species is deciduous and will not have leaves if shipped during the winter. The trees pictured are representative examples and will not be the exact trees you receive.

Specifications:

• Scientific name: Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
• Hardness Zone: 5-9

Sizes:

• #1 Trade Gallon: 16 to 28 inches tall, usually with a 1.5-2 year old graft.
• #2 Trade Gallon: 24 to 32 inches tall, with a ~3/8"-1/2" trunk with a 2-3 year old graft.
• #3 Trade Gallon: 28 to 48 inches tall, usually with a 1/2"-7/8" trunk and a 3+ year old graft.