Crimson Queen Japanese Maple is one of the finest and most well-known of all Japanese maples. A low-branching, dwarf tree with a delicate, weeping form. The foliage holds its beautiful crimson color throughout summer, turning a green bronze, and can turn bright scarlet in autumn. It is sun-tolerant in cooler regions, where sunlight intensifies the foliage color. Plant in a bright, dappled shade setting elsewhere. Well-suited for use as a container specimen or bonsai.
Growth Habit: Upright, Dwarf, Weeping, Can reach up to 10ft tall and wide over 10 years
Leaf Type: Laceleaf
Native Origin: Japan
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Environmental Needs: Part Sun, Filtered sun. Avoid fertilization. Water regularly, but avoid standing water
Growth rate: Moderate
Maintenance: Check out our Japanese Maple Guide for best practices.
Crimson Queen Japanese Maple is one of the finest and most well-known of all Japanese maples. A low-branching, dwarf tree with a delicate, weeping form. The foliage holds its beautiful crimson color throughout summer, turning a green bronze, and can turn bright scarlet in autumn. It is sun-tolerant in cooler regions, where sunlight intensifies the foliage color. Plant in a bright, dappled shade setting elsewhere. Well-suited for use as a container specimen or bonsai.
Growth Habit: Upright, Dwarf, Weeping, Can reach up to 10ft tall and wide over 10 years
Leaf Type: Laceleaf
Native Origin: Japan
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Environmental Needs: Part Sun, Filtered sun. Avoid fertilization. Water regularly, but avoid standing water
Growth rate: Moderate
Maintenance: Check out our Japanese Maple Guide for best practices.