The 'Lions Head Maple' is one of the world's most unique Japanese Maples. The interesting small crinkled leaves make 'Shishigashira' immediately recognizable, and difficult to forget. It has distinctively upright branches that are covered densely with these deep green leaves. Fall color is a radiant gold to orange, which is displayed late into the season, thus extending the life of a colorful landscape. Even into the winter, 'Shishigashira' is an eye-catcher, with an attractive skeletal structure and rich, green bark. Zone 5 - 7