Acer palmatum 'Ojishi'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'O jishi'
Male Lion Japanese Maple
O jishi Japanese Maple
Ojishi Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Ojishi' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Ojishi' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and 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 'Ojishi'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, border plant, container plant, dwarf, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Ojishi'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small crinkly green leaves are burgundy-tipped in spring. Fall color is orange to red.

By: Conifer Kingdom

O jishi or "male lion" is a smaller and more compact version of the popular 'Shishigashira'. The leaves are bright green and held very close on the branch. The fall color is intense bright gold. Forms a multi-branched little shrub or small tree to around 6' tall. Very slow growing. Dwarf Group.

By: Garden World

The smaller cousin to 'Shishigashira' with bright green, crinkly leaves. Green summer leaves turn a bright gold in fall. Multi-branched, with leaves tightly bunched on the stems. The name translates to "Male Lion".