Acer palmatum 'Shishio Hime'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'Chishio Hime'
Chishio Him Japanese Maple
Shishio Him Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Shishio Hime' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Shishio Hime' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Shishio Hime'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Shishio Hime'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This small (to 3't x 4'w), slow-growing gem forms a multi-stemmed mini shrub/tree dressed in tiny palmate leaves, red-edged in spring, green in summer, gold in fall; a beauty for bonsai or container. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Small, palmatum-type leaves unfurl in spring with red edges and tips maturing to a medium green in summer. Fall coloration is a bright yellow to gold. It is a vigorous dwarf and an excellent choice for container culture. Photo taken late October.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This dwarf variety is one of the very best for bonsai work. Extremely dwarf tree only reaching 1-2 ft tall over many years. For bonsai work, this variety is really fun. Lots of branches to work with and a naturally dwarf growth habit. The leaves in spring are quite spectacular, emerging green with red edges, eventually turning medium green for summer. Yellow-gold with red tones in the fall. Really a special little dwarf!

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

A short twiggy dwarf, wider than tall, with 5 lobed leaves rimmed with red. zone 5

By: Whitman Farms

DWARF, green. A rounded habit, resulting from short annual growth. A mature plant will achieve 6' with an angular branching structure. Densely held foliage, with lobes separated halfway to the center, displays a red margin when young. Fall colors vary from orange to yellow. An excellent container specimen and always a treat for the bonsai enthusiast. A difficult plant to propagate, as new growth is in short supply.