Noted for its persistent leaf colour throughout the growing season, the award-winning Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub of outstanding interest. Unlike most Laceleaf Japanese Maples with rich red colour from spring to summer, turning green or bronze afterwards, 'Crimson Queen' keeps its stunning rich red colouration from spring to summer. The eye-catching foliage is very finely dissected into medium to large, 7-9 lobed leaves. It turns very bright scarlet in the fall before shredding to the ground. More sun tolerant than most, this cultivar can be exposed to full sun with practically no sunburn. Strong-growing, this Japanese Maple features a lovely cascading habit and has become a favourite for many gardeners.