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Crimson Queen Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Crimson Queen'
Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum dy-SEC-tum
SKU #00095
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.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 10 ft. tall and wide, in natural form.
Retailers Near You
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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 3237 PIERCE ST. SAN FRANCISCO, California 94123
- 327 - 3rd Ave. San Francisco, California 94118
- 491 Bayshore Blvd San Francisco, California 94124
- SLOAT GARDEN CENTER #14
- Sloat Garden Center
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Weeping |
| Landscape Use | Container, Poolside |
| Design Ideas | Plant beside a stream or pond where its cascading branches will look superb. Use the extremely fine texture and reddish hue of its leaves to contrast areas of coarser green plants. Beautiful above a large rock or wall where the limbs can spill over. A great specimen plant for the woodsy landscape. |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
| Care Instructions | Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Weeping |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Poolside |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Plant beside a stream or pond where its cascading branches will look superb. Use the extremely fine texture and reddish hue of its leaves to contrast areas of coarser green plants. Beautiful above a large rock or wall where the limbs can spill over. A great specimen plant for the woodsy landscape. |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
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Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 3237 PIERCE ST. SAN FRANCISCO, California 94123
- 327 - 3rd Ave. San Francisco, California 94118
- 491 Bayshore Blvd San Francisco, California 94124
- SLOAT GARDEN CENTER #14
- Sloat Garden Center
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 3237 PIERCE ST. SAN FRANCISCO, California 94123
- 327 - 3rd Ave. San Francisco, California 94118
- 491 Bayshore Blvd San Francisco, California 94124
- SLOAT GARDEN CENTER #14
- Sloat Garden Center
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.