Comparing Weeping Red Laceleafs: Crimson Queen, Tamukeyama, & Inaba shidare - JAPANESE MAPLE

In this video, three different weeping red lace leaf Japanese maples are compared:

1. Tamukeyama: Known for its later leafing, which helps it avoid late frosts. It has a good color retention throughout the season, offering a maroon hue and bright fall colors. It grows to about 6 feet tall and wide in 10 years and is heat tolerant, making it suitable for various conditions.

2. Crimson Queen: This cultivar has a lower, spreading habit and is ideal for shaded locations, thriving in morning sun and afternoon shade. It grows to about 3-4 feet tall and 5-6 feet wide in 10 years. It’s known for its vivid crimson fall color and is good for smaller gardens or container planting.

3. Inaba Shidare: Distinguished by its cascading growth, this maple is highly heat tolerant and has unique lavender-purple spring colors that can turn red-maroon. It grows about 5.5 feet tall and 9 feet wide and is noted for its impressive fall color and traditional weeping form.

The video emphasizes that while all three are excellent choices, the best one for your garden will depend on specific conditions and preferences.

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[dasledogg]

This was so very helpful. I love the compare and contrast videos. I would love to see more videos like this.

[sambabird]

I love these comparison videos with the geeky details!💕❤️

[saraw]

I have a serpentine trained tamukeyama. I didn’t know one from the other when I purchased and planted it. I am in coastal NC and have been told Japanese maples are not suited to our conditions. But I love pushing boundaries so decided to give it a try. Two years in and all is well.

[ohiorn]

According to the Japanese Maple book fourth edition by J D Vertrees and Peter Gregory, Inaba means “leaf like a rice plant”. The Japanese observed that in the rain this plant looked liked ine (a rice plant), an old form that turned crimson in the fall.
Love your videos. I placed my first Mr Maple order a couple weeks ago. It arrived very well packed and quickly. I ordered ‘Shaina’. She looks lovely in her new home.

[johnnylegrange]

Great info on those laceleafs, beautiful specimens there in your garden! Mr. Maple Gift Card!!

[luissuarezwatts]

Great video Tim. Very interesting. Mr Maple podcast!

[danielgoff]

Beautiful specimens. We have a Crimson Queen and thank you for displaying a mature example.

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[ЮляБоровик-цм]

Great video! Very helpful! Please, make analogical video about Garnet, Firecracker or others

[allyally]

Wow, this video is awesome and so helpful! Thank you.

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[antonyl]

Just got a Crimson Queen from you guys and it’s absolutely gorgeous! Love it so much! MR MAPLE GIFT CARD 🍁

[suzanneparham]

Thank you for the comparison!! It helps a lot. Especially when you tell us sun or shade. Mrmaple gift card

[kaylac]

Very interesting. I have one so I'm trying to figure out which. It came with the house and it's large and beautiful. Thank you for showing the leaves up close. This helps. 😀

[suz]

I need help pruning a very old Crimson Queen, I think. 15’ tall and wide planted in 1959.

[TobyJin]

Great informative video on red weeping Japanese maples.

[princeajaz]

Great comparison. Always appreciate such videos. It helps to recognize more nd more cultivars. Keep it up.
Just wanna ask, what was that yellowish maple on left side of frame while explaining inaba shidare. Thanks Tim.

[chloek.]

I jus got a small Tamukeyama today. Great information. Wish I found this video soon. I the spot I’m planing for the plant only got morning sun. I’m in zone 5. I hope that’s enough sun for it

[lonestarpatriot]

I have alot of JM's and Crimson Queen is one of the slower growers for me even though I have several cultivars that are said to be even slower growing.

[sb]

Love this comparison, well done.
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I am in 8B full sun.
Do you think Inaba shidare will survive?

[jeredseely]

Thank you for your videos, love that I found your informational videos! We have a 50 year old nursery in Central Ohio and try to stock and design with 50 varieties of Japanese Maples. Are you allowing visitors at your location yet? Would love to come visit