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16.10.2023 - 16:19 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren / Garden Merit
Tips for Growing ‘Crimson Queen’ Japanese Maple Trees Acer palmatum var. dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’
‘Crimson Queen’ ticks all the boxes on the list of what people love about Japanese Maples.
It’s a dwarf tree, features shockingly bright red fall foliage, has lace-like serrated leaves, and grows in a cascading habit that creates a unique focal point in the garden.
It’s essentially that quintessential cascading red Japanese maple with lacy leaves.
If that’s just what your landscape needs, ‘Crimson Queen’ has to be near the top of your list of Japanese maple cultivars.
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It’s not a perfect tree, though. It does have a few special requirements if you want it to look its best. Don’t worry, we’ll go over all of the pros and cons of this garden favorite.
Part of what I love about ‘Crimson Queen’ is that after the beautiful foliage is done for the year, the twisting branches add visual interest to the winter landscape, and the shape becomes more impressive as the trees age.
If you’re in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8, you’re in luck. ‘Crimson Queen’ can be yours. Coming up, here’s what we will chat about to help you get to know Her Royal Highness:
Can’t wait one minute more? Then let’s jump right in.
Cultivation and History‘Crimson Queen’ is a weeping Japanese maple cultivar. It’s a standout in the dissectum category, as discussed in our guide to Japanese maple types.
Trees in this group tend to be much smaller than the species and have a more shrubby shape, often with a cascading habit.
‘Crimson Queen’ was bred in the United States in 1965, and rapidly became a commercial success. It won the RHS Award of Garden Merit in
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