Crimson Queen Dwarf Japanese Maple

Botanical Name: Acer palmatum var. dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’

Common Name: Crimson Queen Dwarf Japanese Maple

Mature Height and Width: 8–10' tall × 10–12' wide

Growth Habit: Low, cascading, mounded form with strongly pendulous, arching branches; develops a layered, umbrella-like structure with age.

Foliage Description: Deep crimson-red, finely dissected laceleaf foliage. Emerges bright red in spring, matures to rich burgundy-red in summer, holding color well compared to many dissectum types.

Flower Description: Small, inconspicuous reddish-purple flowers borne in spring; not ornamentally significant.

Bloom Time: Mid-spring

Fall Color: Brilliant scarlet to deep crimson

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; best color retention in morning sun with afternoon protection in hotter exposures.

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–8

Notable Landscape Uses:
Specimen tree for island beds; focal point in foundation plantings; accent for courtyard and patio gardens; Japanese-style landscapes; cascading element near walls, water features, or slopes; suitable for large decorative containers.

Deer Resistance: Moderate
Japanese maples are not preferred forage, but tender new growth may be browsed, particularly in winter or high-pressure deer areas. Young plants are more vulnerable than established specimens.