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Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Crimson Queen'

Crimson Queen Japanese Maple

  • Low branching, weeping form
  • Crimson red-purple cutleaf foliage turns crimson red in fall
  • Sun enhances color but they perform best in areas protected from the full strength of the sun
  • Easy to grow
  • Does well as a container specimen

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  • Category: Tree
  • Hardiness Zone:5-8
  • Height:8-10 ft
  • Spread:10-15 ft
  • Bloom Color: Green
  • Foliage Color: Purple, Red
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Foliage Color
• Burgundy
• Purple
• Red
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Wet Soil/Wetlands
Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Container
• Fall Color
• Focal Point
• Great Foliage
• Low Maintenance
• Rock Garden
• Specimen
Habit
• Weeping
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Spring Bloomer
• Summer
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Crimson Queen'

Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers lightly dappled shade. Leaves may scorch in full sun in hot southern summers. Plant in a location protected from strong winds. Stake trunk for more erect growth or leave alone for full cascading effect. Stake trunk for more erect growth or leave alone for full cascading effect.