
Botanical Name: Acer Palmatum Dissectun ‘Crimson Queen’
Type: Tree
Family: Sapindaceae
Size: 2m high and wide ( 6.5ft high and wide)
Zone: Hardy to Zone 5
Bloom Description: Red
Light: Full sun to light shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Flower: Insignificant
Leaf: Colorful, Good Fall
Tolerate: Rabbit, Black Walnut
Soil: Wel-drained
Fall colours range into the extremely bright scarlet tones!
Wide-spreading cascading habit. Deep red foliage colour holds well all season. Ideal as a specimen around a pond to showcase its' cascading effect.
Garden Uses
Dissected forms of Japanese maples are generally grown for their attractive foliage and low-spreading shape. Specimen/accent or group around the home or yard or patio or periphery of the border or rock garden. Good sun-dappled understory plant. Dissected foliage and cascading form can be showcased by planting this cultivar near a pond or water garden.
Key to Success: Prefers protection from Northwest Winter winds and from the hot afternoon sun. Use triple mix and liquid transplanter fertilizer for planting success.