Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' – Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'

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Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' – Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'

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A slow growing shrub, when matured a small multi-stemmed tree. Rarely reaches more than 2 -3 m. The crown grows wider than tall creating an umbrella-shaped figure. The leaf is palmatifid to palmatisect and the lobes are cut deeply. It has five to seven (sometimes nine) long pointed lobes. The leaf retains its purple-red colour all summer. In autumn it turns bright red. 'Crimson Queen' is one of the best cultivars of the large and shape-abundant group of Japanese maples. It strongly resembles the cultivar 'Garnet', however the latter grows faster. A partially shaded site is best, but a sunny site will be tolerated. To be applied in gardens, parks and as a solitary.

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Height
2 - 3 m
Crown
wide, weeping, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown to grey-brown, smooth
Leaf
lobed, deeply dissected, purple-red, 6 - 10 cm
Autumn colour
red
Flowers
pendent stalked panicles, purple-red, April/May
Fruits
winged nutlet (samara)
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
well permeating humic sandy soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
parks, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Cascio, USA, 1965
Clear stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow broad weeping 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown reddish brown orange/red violet average growing Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing
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Frequently asked questions
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' can eventually reach a height of 2 - 3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2 - 3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' turn red in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' blooms in april.
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