Crimson Queen Japanese Maple

Name: Crimson Queen Japanese Maple
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 00095

Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Crimson Queen'

Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum dy-SEC-tum

SKU #00095

USDA Zone

5-8

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OVERVIEW
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.
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.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Deciduous
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Weeping

STYLE
Landscape Use	Container, Poolside
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
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.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8