Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Crimson Prince' (Purple-leaved threadleaf Japanese maple 'Crimson Prince')

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Skill rating Intermediate
skill rating
Ultimate spread 3m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 2 hours care
per year

Botanical name: Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Crimson Prince'

Other names: Purple-leaved threadleaf Japanese maple 'Crimson Prince'

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Genus: Acer

Variety or cultivar: 'Crimson Prince' _ 'Crimson Prince' is a slow-growing tree or shrub forming a compact dome of deeply cut leaves that are burgundy red in spring. Its size makes it suitable for a small gardens or for growing in a large container. Larger and darker red than 'Bloodgood'. Showed resistance to tip dieback in New Jersey trials.

Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Crimson Prince' is: Deciduous

Flower: Red, Insignificant or absent, Purple in Summer

Foliage: Dark-red in Spring; Green in Summer; Red in Autumn

Stem: Red in Autumn

Fruit: Dark-red in Autumn

Habit: Compact, Rounded

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Horse chestnut scale , Aphids

Diseases: Showed resistance to tip dieback in New Jersey trials.

Specific diseases: Tar spot , Honey fungus , Verticillium wilt

General care

Propagation methods: Grafting, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...

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Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Crimson Prince' (Purple-leaved threadleaf Japanese maple 'Crimson Prince') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.

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Suggested uses: Containers, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, City, Architectural, Rock, Foliage only, Woodland

Cultivation: Grow in moist but well-drained, acid or neutral soil. Foliage colour is best in part shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by dry soil or excessive exposure to frost, sun or wind when leaves are young.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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JAPANESE THREADLEAF MAPLE

Question from Lena M Pascoe

My tree was planted in September. I sheltered it through the winter. It looked very hardy. Now I am finding some dead leaves, although it does have some new shoots. Would our week of 90 degree days be the problem? I have watered it but not every day. Thanks for your help. LMP

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