WINTER QUEEN® WEEPING KOREAN MAPLE -

7-8 Feet Tall 8 Feet Wide--

Acer x pseudosieboldianum 'Winter Queen' (part of the Jack Frost® collection) is an exceptional hybrid weeping maple specifically bred to combine the delicate, lace-leaf beauty of Japanese maples with the extreme cold hardiness of Korean maple genetics. Springing forth with finely cut burgundy-to-crimson foliage, it forms a cascading, mounding canopy that stays richly colored through the summer heat before turning a brilliant, fiery scarlet in the autumn. Reaching a compact mature size of roughly 7 to 8 feet tall and 8 foot wide, its gracefully weeping branches and sturdy structure allow it to hold up remarkably well against ice, heavy snow, and winter winds where traditional Japanese maples often fail.

'Winter Queen' thrives in a location that receives gentle morning sun with protection from intense, scorching afternoon rays, which helps preserve the rich burgundy leaf color and prevents leaf tip burn. It prefers organically rich, consistently moist, well-draining soil and benefits significantly from a layer of organic mulch around the root zone to keep soil temperatures cool. Its ideal spot in the landscape is as a high-visibility focal point or living sculpture - perfect beside a patio, draped over garden boulders, framing a formal entryway, or anchoring a small courtyard bed where its weeping habit can be fully appreciated year-round.

Acer x pseudosieboldianum 'INWQ-E92' PP36977 Winter Queen®

Full Sun

red foliage

Zone: 4