Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' (Laceleaf Japanese Maple)

Japanese Maple 'Crimson Queen', Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Crimson Queen', Laceleaf Japanese Maple 'Crimson Queen', Cutleaf Japanese Maple 'Crimson Queen', Threadleaf Japanese Maple 'Crimson Queen'

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.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall
Height8' - 10' (ft)
Spread10' - 15' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Rabbit
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' (Laceleaf Japanese Maple) | Japanese Maple 'Crimson Queen', Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Crimson Queen', Laceleaf Japanese Maple 'Crimson Queen', Cutleaf Japanese Maple 'Crimson Queen', Threadleaf Japanese Maple 'Crimson Queen' || 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.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Plant of Merit, Showy, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
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