Holding its color well throughout summer Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple, Acer, features lacy burgundy leaves edging to purple. Leaves emerge a rich burgundy color before fading slightly in the heat of the summer. Fall bright scarlet leaves that stun in the landscape. Slowly reaches 6-8′ tall.

Use Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple as a focal point in shady perennial gardens, in Japanese gardens, framing doorways, and as a stand-alone spectacular specimen. Crimson Queen’ is noted for its excellent leaf color retention throughout the growing season. Small reddish flowers in spring give way to samaras which ripen in late summer to early fall. Just like many maples, the flowers are rather attractive close-up.

Plant in sun to part shade locations in soil that has been amended with compost. Keep well watered until established and during dry spells.