This Dwarf Japanese Maple has a delicate, weeping form. The foliage is a beautiful crimson color throughout the summer season turning to a bright scarlet in the fall.
Additional Information:
Latin Name:
Acer Palmatum dissectum Crimson Queen
Plant Type:
Tree
Shrub Type:
Deciduous
Exposure:
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Mature Height:
10ft
Mature Width:
10ft
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Crimson to Bright Scarlet
Hardiness Zone:
Zone 5-8
Habit:
Weeping
Water Needs:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Easy
Pruning Time:
Little need but if necessary during the dormant season
Additional attribute:
Rabbit Resistant
Compact Form
Fall Color
Landscape Uses:
Container, Poolside, Specimen, Accent
Culture:
Give the trees fertile, moist, well-drained, and slightly acidic soil, along with protection from strong winds, and a mulch to keep their roots cool. Their foliage can suffer from too frequent frosts in spring, but should recover by early summer.Â
A highly appropriate addition to Asian or Zen gardens, Japanese maples also provide a distinctive accent of unusual foliage and color in other settings.