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Japanese Maple Shishigashira

Japanese Maple 'Shishigashira'

Heavily curled green leaves give an interesting texture to this compact, shrubby tree and become purple-red with orange-red patterns in fall. Popular for bonsai, as a container subject and in small gardens. Deciduous. Photo credit: Doreen Wynja

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Moderate

Height
10 - 15 feet

Spread
7—12 feet

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