Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'

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Acer

palmatum

ICNCP Name: 'Shishi-gashira'

Formerly 'Shishigashira'

The International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP) establishes the rules and regulations for proper naming of plants. When different, the cultivar database displays the correct(ed) ICNCP name, rather than its previous cultivar name.

Japanese Maple Classification:

Crispum Group

Hardiness Zone (for guidance only):

5 to 9

Shishi-gashira(Hilliers Manual 2014), Shishi gashira (Esveld) 獅子頭, "Lion's Mane" lit Lion's head. (ED)

Shishigashira forms an upright, sculptured vase with curled green leaves. The compact growth makes the plant ideal for small gardens or for bonsai. The fall color is orange and red. (Lion's head or mythical lion) (DSN)

Date of Origin if known:

1882

Origin if known:

Yokohama

Krüssmann/Yano

Information Source:

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