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.
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.
Tree arrived undamaged and exactly as advertised. It's just starting to warm up here so I'm excited to see it leaf out soon!
Only wish Mr Maple also shipped larger stock. I would buy more often.
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.
