Acer palmatum 'Crimson Carol'

Also Known As

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Carole'
Crimson Carol Japanese Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 12'-15'
W: 8'-12'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acer palmatum 'Crimson Carol' plant details

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Carol' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with red foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Crimson Carol'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous red
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, serrated leaves, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Crimson Carol'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deeply toothed-teeth (say that 10 times!) give the large 7-lobed red leaves of this promising new Matsumarae cultivar a feathery appearance. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Large, dark purple-burgundy leaves that are deeply divided create a feathery appearance on this upright small tree. The distinctive leaves, which contrast beautifully with the trees green bark, turn orange-red in fall.

By: Conifer Kingdom

From the Matsumurae group of leaf forms. Bright red, with heavily serrated elongated lobes. Fall color is an outstanding deep red. An introduction from Buchholz Nursery in Oregon.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A vigorous, bushy upright Japanese Maple. Large orange-red leaves have serrated edges which provide a "feathery" appearance. Fall color is a glorious deep red. Introduced by Buchholz Nursery.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

MATSUMURAE, red. Its lime green stems set off the fine toothed, deeply cut lobes that give this plant a feathery look and in fall with its glowing orange over yellow foliage is truly spectacular. Upright growth habit.