Acer palmatum 'Kurui Jishi' (Kurui Jishi Japanese Maple)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | palmatum |
| Cultivar | 'Kurui Jishi' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - 15 |
| Height | 2 m |
| Spread | 1 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | The name 'Kurui Jishi' translates to either crazy lion or confused lion. This plant is very similar looking to 'Okushimo' but much smaller. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
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