Japanese Maple ‘Crimson Queen’ | Plant Profile

Japanese Maple ‘Crimson Queen’ (Acer palmatum) is a large shrub or small tree that grows as a mound. The thin leaves are a crimson red as indicated by the name. Small red flowers are attractive, though not large enough to be noticeable from far away.

‘Crimson Queen’ prefers moist, fertile, well drained soil in full sun to part shade. If the soils are not kept moist, leaf scorch is possible on new growth. A thick layer of mulch can help to combat dry soils.

Japanese Maples are often installed near houses or patios because of their attractive waterfall appearance. They are particularly attractive near water such as ponds or stream.