Acer palmatum 'Ojishi'
Male Lion Japanese Maple

Zones 5-9

'Ojishi' leafs out with a heavily crinkled leaf and twisted chartreuse green leaf. As this Japanese maple matures, it turns a rich green by late spring. Found in Japanese literature in the 1700's, 'Ojishi' is the male lion counterpart to famous 'Shishigashira' which is known as the female lion. Older growth is still twisted but flatten outs much more than the new growth which is a key distinguishing feature from 'Shishigashira'.

'Ojishi' turns to bright yellows before becoming infused with orange. This Japanese maple is a true dwarf that reaches 6 ft in height in 15 years. In the shade, 'Ojishi' maybe more open like in the main picture. In full sun, 'Ojishi' will be extremely dense. This Japanese maple is ideal for small spots in the landscape, bonsai, or growing in containers.

Limited Quantities Available !! As we have over a thousand cultivars of Japanese maples, we often do not have many of each cultivar. We recommend that you buy the Japanese maples you want immediately as we often sell out of certain selections.