With good variegated foliage, Acer palmatum shigitatsu sawa is a green leafed, reticulatum type, starts its display in spring with strong colour. This is a very unusual maple that is at its best in a shaded position. Also known as the Lions Head Japanese Maple.
The new foliage has bright red reticulated veins with cream and green tones, turning to a light to mid green and cream in summer.
Landscaping Uses.
Acer palmatum shigitatsu sawa is an excellent small Japanese Maple for a shaded position. It is suited to range of garden design styles. Also suited to growing on a shaded patio or in a courtyard.
It will grow in containers, usually a little smaller in size, and slower in growth rate.
Care
Prepare the soil well with some well rotted compost and aged manure. Choose a position which is protected from hot winds and with shade for the hottest part of the day.
Stake new plants and water in well with a liquid seaweed fertiliser. Mulch to provide a cool moist root run.
Water well through the first spring and summer and until well established. Uses a slow release fertiliser in spring and renew mulch each year.
Acer palmatum shigitatsu sawa – Summary Information.
- Height – Reaches 3 – 4 metres
- Spread – 3 metres
- Position – Morning sun with afternoon shade
- Soil – Humus rich well drained with some moisture.
- Foliage – Variegated shades of green and cream.
Acer palmatum shigitatsu sawa is available for sale from the following nurseries
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