Acer palmatum 'Crispifolium' - Unique (Shishi Gashira Maple) - 200-250cm, 285lt Hosta in partial shade or full

in partial shade or full sun

It grows best in moderately fertile

which are actually hard seeds with silvery yellow seed coats

and attractive clusters of dark blue flowers that bloom in late summer and early autumn when few other shrubs are in bloom

arching green leaves have creamy-yellow central stripe

Acer palmatum 'Crispifolium' - Unique (Shishi Gashira Maple) - 200-250cm, 285lt Hosta in partial shade or fullAcer palmatum 'Crispifolium', also known as Lions Head Maple, is a small, deciduous, slow growing Japanese maple with bushy upright habit and peculiar foliage. Masses of small, curled, dark green lobed leaves are very decorative throughout the season, especially in autumn, when they become golden yellow and vivid orange. This vibrant autumn foliage resembles lions fiery mane. Small reddish purple flowers appear in May and are followed by samaras in