Crimson Queen Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Crimson Queen'
Description | A low-branching, dwarf tree with a delicate, weeping form. The foliage holds its beautiful crimson color throughout summer and can turn bright scarlet in autumn. Sun-tolerant in cooler regions, where sunlight intensifies the foliage color. Site in a bright dappled shade setting elsewhere. Well-suited for use as a container specimen. Deciduous. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall and wide, in natural form. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form |
Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Weeping |
Landscape Use | Container, Poolside |
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Design Ideas | Plant beside a stream or pond where its cascading branches will look superb. Use the extremely fine texture and reddish hue of its leaves to contrast areas of coarser green plants. Beautiful above a large rock or wall where the limbs can spill over. A great specimen plant for the woodsy landscape. |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Red |
Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
Care | Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Your climate may be too warm for this plant
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7 Day Nursery 3301 State St.
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Pro Garden Supply 18 N. Milpass Street
Santa Barbara, California 93103 -
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Santa Barbara, California 93111
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