Acer palmatum 'Kurui jishi'

Also Known As

Confused Lion Japanese Maple
Crazy Lion Japanese Maple
Kurui jishi Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Kurui jishi' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Kurui jishi' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Kurui jishi'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Kurui jishi'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This delightful small (slow-growing, 4-6') tree has 7-lobed star-like leaves, the edges of each lobe roll inward ending in a pointed tip; rich-green in summer, showy yellow in fall and great for bonsai or container. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A 6’ green foliaged maple that has pretty curls to the edges of the leaves. Fall color will be bright red.

By: Gossler Farms

Acer palmatum 'Kurui jishi' - This Japanese Maple also known as Crazy Lion or Confused Lion is a dwarf crinkle leaf variety that will get about 6' tall. This is a must have for the rare collectors garden.

By: Kigi Nursery

Dwarf Group -green - Kuri jishi means Crazy Lion in Japanese, and it is an appropriate name for this very unusual maple. The leaves are green turning yellow in the fall. Each leaf lobe rolls tightly inward and upward creating a delightful star shaped leaf. The habit is dense and bunchy and the plants grow as upright dwarfs, reaching 4-5' in ten years. Originated in Japan before 1882.

By: Fantastic Plants

Green leaves with rolled edges turn yellow in fall, dense tight growth, good in containers, Zones 6-8

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This cultivar has strongly incurved leaves and supposedly a vase shaped habit; but mine have a sort of drooping wide shape. The leaves are darker green than Okushimo which has a similar leaf form. zone 5.

By: Whitman Farms

DWARF, green. Deep green leaves have a star shaped appearance due to the incurved lobes, similar to 'Okushimo'. A slow, stiff, upright grower excellent for small gardens or container growing.