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Acer palmatum
'Crimson Queen'
Crimson Queen Japanese Maple
Origin: Introduced by Casico of the United States of America in 1965.
| Family |
| Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) |
| Genus |
| Acer |
| Species |
| palmatum |
| Cultivar |
| 'Crimson Queen' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6 - 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -29 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -20 - 20 |
| Height |
| 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1.5 - 2.5 m |
Photographs
.jpg "A perfect specimen at Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, West Sussex, England.")
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Medium sized rounded to broad-rouned deciduous shrub often with low branching. |
| Landscape |
| Specimen, accent, courtyard and informal gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun or partial shade (leaf colour is best in partial shade) in well drained but moist soil. Water in the summer. |
| Shape |
| Round and bushy. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Deep red leaves divided into 5-9 narrow lobes that are toothed and incised. Small purple flowers and purple fruits. |
| Pests |
| Verticillum wilt is sometimes a problem, as well as aphids and horse chestnut scale. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are deep reddish-purple, with 7-9 narrow, deeply incised lobes. Leaves turn red and orange in autumn. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers are small and purple. |
| Fruit Description |
| Strongly veined, convex purple nutlets. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, West Sussex, England. |
| Propagation |
| Grafting or softwood cuttings. |
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