Acer palmatum 'Kurenai jishi' Red Lion Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Kurenai jishi'
Dwarf Red 'Kurenai jishi' Red Lion Japanese Maple
Zones 5-9
Often referred to as "the red Shishigashira", this dwarf leafs out in the early spring as a deep full red with brighter colored new growth on a mid-sized twisted leaf. The leaves on this red lion Japanese maple are tightly compact and dense around thick stemming and a large trunk, giving this dwarf a uniquely dignified appearance. During the summer the leaves may be green-red to green. Fall colors on 'Kurenai jishi' are bright oranges to red. 'Kurenai jishi' will reach about 4.5 ft tall by 3 ft wide in 10 years.
'Kurenai jishi' is ideal for rock gardens, fairy gardens, conifer beds, containers, or small spaces in the landscape. Named by our good friend Masayoshi Yano (one of the top maple experts in Japan), this selection brings the essence of Japan to your garden like no other Japanese maple. 'Kurenai jishi' was brought into the United States in 2008. 'Kurenai' means deep red and 'jishi' often refers to a lion.
Customer Reviews
Great little specimen to add to my collection which is now at 20 different cultivars 😍.
The tree arrived robust and vigorous as all MM trees do. It’s putting on new growth AND turning red with sun exposure as I type this review. Thanks Matt and Tim and all of the MM.com crew.
My husband is collecting Japanes trees and this was a beautiful addition to our garden. Hi takes pride on the meticulous oasis he'd built and these trees with their colors and shapes just make our garden so aweseome. Very well packed and delivered fast.
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I have several versions of these trees and they all look a little different adding to the funky nature of my yard. Well packaged and shipped.
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