The Garden Community for Garden Lovers

You can visit our Acer page or browse the pictures using the next and previous links. If you've been inspired take a look at the Acer plants in our garden centre.

Shishi coming out nicely


Shishi coming out nicely (Acer palmatum (Japanese maple))

My Shishigashira is starting to look fab as usual, just catching the sun a bit



Comments on this photo

 

their names amuse me! that is a gorgeous colour, it looks so good against the stone too!!

23 Apr, 2012

 

I believe a 'shishi' is a Chinese guardian lion that wards off evil spirits

23 Apr, 2012

 

well thats a very good idea. perhaps i should get one for my front door!!??

23 Apr, 2012

 

how come i only have common named plants in my garden? shishi indeed! looks good though

23 Apr, 2012

 

If you say in Slovak somebody is "shishi", it means he is mentally ill. Lol. You have nice collection of acers, Stefan.

23 Apr, 2012

 

LOL

23 Apr, 2012

 

: /

23 Apr, 2012



Comment on this photo


   Photo 146 of 561

  • previous slideshow photo
  • next slideshow photo

What else?

See who else is growing Acer palmatum (Japanese maple).

See who else has plants in genus Acer.

This photo is of "Acer Shishigashira 2012" in Stevietheterrible's garden

Members who like this photo

  • Gardening with friends since
    10 Sep, 2010

  • Gardening with friends since
    31 Oct, 2010

  • Gardening with friends since
    6 Jun, 2010

  • Gardening with friends since
    9 May, 2011

  • Gardening with friends since
    14 Feb, 2011

  • Gardening with friends since
    10 Oct, 2008

  • Gardening with friends since
    12 Jun, 2011

  • Gardening with friends since
    6 Mar, 2012

  • Gardening with friends since
    30 Dec, 2011

  • Gardening with friends since
    29 Mar, 2008

Garden centre