Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The Japanese maple 'Crimson Queen' also bears cut, purple-red leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer italum, Acer opulifolium, Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Crimson Queen'.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub or bush * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Japanese maple 'Crimson Queen's are purple-red, cut, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 11 cm in size. Japanese maple 'Crimson Queen' turns bright scarlet in autumn.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Japan to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese maple 'Crimson Queen' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese maple 'Crimson Queen' is a multi-stemmed, umbrella-shaped, overhanging, picturesque large shrub or bush. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 35 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - Frozen shoots are cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any risk of frost.

Use
Topiary, pond edge, balcony/terrace

Root
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.