Crimson Queen Japanese Maple
Crimson Queen Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Crimson Queen'
Item #0095 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8




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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.
- OverviewLight Needs:Partial to full sunWatering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.Average Landscape Size:Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall and wide.Key Feature:Exquisite Foliage and FormBlooms:Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
- DetailBotanical Pronunciation:Ay-ser pal-MA-tumPlant type:TreeDeciduous/evergreen:DeciduousSunset climate zones:2 - 10, 12, 14 - 24, 31 - 41Growth habit:WeepingGrowth rate:ModerateAverage landscape size:Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall and wide.Special features:Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Fall ColorFoliage color:RedBlooms:Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.Flower color:PurpleGarden styleAsian/ZenDesign IdeasPlant 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. Keep away from full sun, which can burn leaves.Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe)
- CareCare InformationProvide 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.Pruning time: winter.Light Needs:Partial to full sunWatering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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