In Mike's garden
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Crimson Queen (weeping)
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen (weeping)'
Bed NW3 In Mike's garden
A small ornamental maple prized for delicate foliage and fall color; laceleaf (dissectum) cultivars like Crimson Queen form weeping mounds.
This planting · Bed NW3
In this garden
| Bloom timing | Inconspicuous — grown for foliage, not flowers. |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
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About Japanese maple
General information about the species — not specific to this planting.
At a glance
Sun
part shade (esp. afternoon shade in hot, high-UV climates); laceleaf/dissectum types most sensitive
Water
moderate
Mature size
dissectum (e.g. Crimson Queen) ~8-10 ft × ~10-12 ft
Bloom
Inconspicuous — grown for foliage, not flowers.
Pruning
Minimal; structural thinning in the dormant season; avoid heavy cuts; shape laceleaf types to enhance the cascading form.