Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' ~ Lion Head Japanese Maple Size:5 GALLON Some susceptibility to leaf spot

Some susceptibility to leaf spot

Red Barrenwort is a shade loving semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial with toothed green heart-shaped foliage that emerges with red tints and turns completely red in fall

or medium wet soils

catkin blight

Marmorata Japanese Aucuba is a dense shade-loving evergreen shrub sporting waxy rich green foliage heavily speckled with bright yellow

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' ~ Lion Head Japanese Maple Size:5 GALLON Some susceptibility to leaf spotLion Head Japanese Maple is a small deciduous tree with an upright habit and tufts of crinkled green palmate foliage that turns gold and crimson in fall. Small, non showy but attractive umbels of red flowers bloom in spring followed by samaras. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas. Type: Tree Origins: East Asia Height: 10 15' Spread: 8' 12'