Acer palmatum 'Crispifolium' | Japanese maple 'Shishi-gashira' - 150-170cm, 55lt WildlifeAcer 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
Good for growing in large containers
Roots must be kept cool and shaded
sandy or loamy
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' is popular for its golden foliage and fast growth
Pinus nigra 'Green Tower' is not a fussy plant and can grow in any type of soil
Betula pendula Golden Beauty is easily grown in any type of soil
It retains its colour all year round
Too much shade reduces flowering
It is generally disease-resistant and pest-resistant and tolerates frost very well
even clay and tough urban grounds
Excellent for urban areas - avenues
It doesn’t have any serious pest or disease problems