"HI HI" wrote in message
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i bought a nice 'Crimson Queen' japanese maple tree. i have read nearly
every website that i could find on google about this tree. what i need to
know is will this tree do good in full to direct sun? every site i read i
get different answers. some say yes they are hardy and can take full
direct
sun. some say they should have some sun and shade. the reason i must
know
is i want to put one in my front yard on each side of my drive way. that
area gets full sun. i dont want to plant this tree only to see it die.
can SOMEONE who has this tree in thier yard please advise me. can this
tree
take full sun??
thanks



You can but try.
I believe that Crimson Queen can grow up to 10 feet with a spread of 12feet
if left to it's own devices.
Most Acer palmatums (Crimson Queen falls into that group) prefer a little
shelter from cold winds and late frosts which would otherwise kill young
leaves and can stand the sun or partial shade. Where temperature dips
to -10C you should keep the base mulched to protect the roots.
Plant it in moist but well drained fertile soil. As for pruning, only
wayward or crossing stems when the tree is dormant. Most tall species are
trained with a central stem as a standard.
HTH.
L