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.
I received a beautiful tree in a one gallon container. A perfect specimen. Packaged well. Mailed promptly. I look forward to making additional purchases.
My maple tree came in well packed and healthy. I watered it every other day due to the container it came in drains easily. I am already noticing new red bud growths on the branches.
Nothing else looks as good as this red lion!
the 5-gallon I had purchased arrived in good condition and was much larger than I had expected. the tree is beautiful and was exactly the shape I was hoping for. The tree is already taller than the dimensions described (it’s over 5’) so I hope it doesn’t exceed them too much, but overall a delightful specimen
The size of all of the 1 gallon maples were much larger than I expected. Everything was in great shape after delivery. Actually, just put in another order yesterday... 10 out of 10.