Acer palmatum var. dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’ – Crimson Queen Japanese Maple

Crimson Queen Japanese Maple is a stunning small deciduous tree known for its cascading, weeping habit and deep red foliage. Its leaves emerge in spring with a vibrant crimson color, which holds well throughout the summer months. In the fall, the foliage often transitions to a rich burgundy or scarlet, creating a striking display of autumn colors. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly.  Mulch in southern climates to keep roots cool.  Keep pruning to a minimum and prune in fall or winter.  Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, and root rots.  Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, root weevils, and mites.  Chlorosis may occur in high pH soils

LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Woodland Gardens, and Street Tree.

COMPANION PLANTS: Gibraltar Azalea, Coral Bells, Hosta

IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Acer palmatum Crimson Queen 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (Leaf) liz west, Cutleaf maple leaves, CC BY 2.0, (Fall Color) Lythlady, Tree in autumn at Hayes Garden World, Ambleside, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown

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