Acer palmatum 'Crispifolium' | Japanese maple 'Shishi-gashira' - 150-170cm, 55lt Wildlife It retains its colour all

It retains its colour all year round

Betula pendula Golden Beauty is easily grown in any type of soil

Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' is popular for its golden foliage and fast growth

Roots must be kept cool and shaded

It doesn’t have any serious pest or disease problems

Acer palmatum 'Crispifolium' | Japanese maple 'Shishi-gashira' - 150-170cm, 55lt Wildlife It retains its colour allAcer 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