Acer palmatum 'Crimson Prince' - Crimson Prince Japanese Maple - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Acer palmatum 'Crimson Prince' - Crimson Prince Japanese Maple - Photo courtesy of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

Crimson Prince Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Prince'

  • Purportedly better than 'Bloodgood' in the series of purplish-red Japanese maples
  • Retains its deep colour well throughout the summer
  • Excellent red fall colour
  • Stems are almost black, showing well in the winter
  • Dense, bushy, upright habit

ZONE:
5

HEIGHT:
3-4 m

SPREAD:
2-3 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Best planted in a well-drained soil with high organic matter. Japanese maples are grown as specimen trees or multi-stemmed plants. Any pruning should be done in summer. Mulch well, but avoid heaping mulch against the stem. Most cultivars need full sun or light afternoon shade. 

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
HABIT:
Rounded
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Purple
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen