Expert Japanese Maple Tree Potting Advice | 'Shishigashira' Lion's Head

Follow along as I share share the newest Japanese Maple tree in my collection, an Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' Lion's Head and provide helpful tips for re-potting and caring for Japanese Maple trees in pots.
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[@jesusarmendariz9128]

Really nice Shishigashira Jonny,congratulations for finding it and at that price it was a win,win deal.

[@ebel-janschepers3709]

What a coincedence. I bought the same species yesterday. It's 1/3 the size of yours. But for 20 euro's 🙂

[@ebel-janschepers3709]

The lady at the garden center told me that only a few had arrived. And this one was the last. So I was lucky.

[@JonnyMaple]

Sweet deal!

[@hakovatube]

Thank you for very informative channel. I have free compost available by the city I live in. However, I don't think it drains fast enough to be the optimal soil for potting a Japanese maple tree. What would you recommend for making it a more suitable, faster draining soil? Add perlite in different proportions, until I get the pace of draining similar to what is seen on this video?

[@JonnyMaple]

Add Perlite and soil conditioner (available at garden centers in bags). That is what I have been adding and I like the results so far. Mix enough until you are happy with the drainage.

[@wduong7951]

what city did you buy your Shishi?