Howdy, need some help with our new crimson queen, planted approx a month ago, leaves where a beautiful burgundy red color, but they are now turning a shade of light green, I was under the impression that the burgundy color would last most of the season into the winter? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Elmore
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I find that when they are newly planted that they tend to go green or bronze out for a few seasons until well established. Give it time and I'll bet it gets better. Adequate light is also essential for good color retention. Too much shade will encourage the green.
Here is a 'Tamukeyama' that I grafted nine years ago. For long periods of time it didn't even have leaves. This picture was made in 2003.
<img src="http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34107&stc=1&d=1148005200">
But look at it in April of last year...WOW!
<img src="http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34109&stc=1&d=1148005679">
It has tended to green out as the summer progresses but it seems to retain the color better and longer as it ages. Maples like this will also show more leaf burn until they are established. Give your 'Crimson Queen' a few years and if it doesn't improve, move it to an area with a different exposure, preferably with abundant light.
Here is a 'Tamukeyama' that I grafted nine years ago. For long periods of time it didn't even have leaves. This picture was made in 2003.
<img src="http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34107&stc=1&d=1148005200">
But look at it in April of last year...WOW!
<img src="http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34109&stc=1&d=1148005679">
It has tended to green out as the summer progresses but it seems to retain the color better and longer as it ages. Maples like this will also show more leaf burn until they are established. Give your 'Crimson Queen' a few years and if it doesn't improve, move it to an area with a different exposure, preferably with abundant light.
could be some transplant shock, and i second the thoughts on needing plenty of sunlight to retain the color.
also, make sure the soil nutrient and water levels are adequate for this species.
good luck, but dont be scared, some shock is normal.
also, make sure the soil nutrient and water levels are adequate for this species.
good luck, but dont be scared, some shock is normal.
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treeseer said:Sweet pic, Brad!
Thanks Guy...I am especially proud of that graft...four at once. On four co-dominant terminals. I guess you could call it quad-dominant. Here it is yesterday afternoon.
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treeseer said:Sweet pic, Brad!
Thanks Guy...I am especially proud of that graft...four at once. On four co-dominant terminals. I guess you could call it quad-dominant. Here it is yesterday afternoon.
<img src="http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34144&stc=1&d=1148105863">
Elmore
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'Crimson Queen'
Here is a small 'Crimson Queen' in some pretty deep shade. It seems to stay red longer as it ages. photo made late afternoon 5-19-06.
<img src="http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34145&stc=1&d=1148106115">
Here is a small 'Crimson Queen' in some pretty deep shade. It seems to stay red longer as it ages. photo made late afternoon 5-19-06.
<img src="http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34145&stc=1&d=1148106115">
