Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' ~ Lion Head Japanese Maple Size:5 GALLON or white flowering

or white flowering

catkin blight

IMAGES: Ben A Bergmann

it also produces small

or medium wet soils

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' ~ Lion Head Japanese Maple Size:5 GALLON or white floweringLion Head Japanese Maple is a small deciduous tree with an upright habit and tufts of crinkled green palmate foliage that turns gold and crimson in fall. Small, non showy but attractive umbels of red flowers bloom in spring followed by samaras. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas. Type: Tree Origins: East Asia Height: 10 15' Spread: 8' 12'