Acer palmatum (syn. 'Chishio') 'SHISHIO'
Acer palmatum (syn. 'Chishio') 'SHISHIO'
Japanese maple
Japanese maple
| SIZE/TYPE | medium-sized shrub |
|---|---|
| USUAL HEIGHT | 1-2.5m |
| USUAL WIDTH | 1-2.5m |
| LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
| COLOUR OF LEAVES |
 green |
| FLOWERS | insignificant or non-blooming |
| LOCATION | full to partial sun |
| SOIL TYPE | acidic (peaty) |
| SOIL MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS | evenly moist (dislikes drought) |
| USDA zone (lowest) | 5b (down to -27°C) |
| WINTER PROTECTION | |
| FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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| FOR ZONE 7 |
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| BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Deciduous broadleaf |
Japanese maples are the „crème de la crème“ of every garden. A majestic looking tree needs no pruning at all and we recommend letting it form its own shape.
Shishio is a Japanese maple with surprisingly regular habit. Its branches grow upright in the angle of about 45 degrees forming a compact shrub. It looks great on a stem. The deciduous leaves are palmate, red when young, changing to medium green in summer and red again in autumn. Slow grower to about 2.5m. Pruning is not needed as it forms a dense and compact shrub even when young. It is an easy-care, hardy plant, which does not need much maintenance. For best leaf colouring it needs plenty of sun so make sure the roots are well mulched, too.
Japanese maples prefer acidic to neutral soil, moist but well drained, semi-fertile. Owing to its reduced size it is suitable for small gardens and front yards, too. Fully hardy to -24°C (USDA zone 6), plants older than 5 year to -27°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 20-02-2010
Shishio is a Japanese maple with surprisingly regular habit. Its branches grow upright in the angle of about 45 degrees forming a compact shrub. It looks great on a stem. The deciduous leaves are palmate, red when young, changing to medium green in summer and red again in autumn. Slow grower to about 2.5m. Pruning is not needed as it forms a dense and compact shrub even when young. It is an easy-care, hardy plant, which does not need much maintenance. For best leaf colouring it needs plenty of sun so make sure the roots are well mulched, too.
Japanese maples prefer acidic to neutral soil, moist but well drained, semi-fertile. Owing to its reduced size it is suitable for small gardens and front yards, too. Fully hardy to -24°C (USDA zone 6), plants older than 5 year to -27°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 20-02-2010
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