Crimson Prince or Acer palmatum 'Crimson Prince' is an upright Japanese Maple similar in size and habit to the Bloodgood Japanese Maple but with redder leaves in spring that contrast beautifully with deep purple almost black stems. With the arrival of cooler temperatures in fall all the leaves on the tree turn to a brilliant bright scarlet red.

Japanese maples thrive in conditions that mimic their natural habitat which would be areas that offer shelter from harsh winds and protection from the afternoon sun. An ideal spot balances light and shade, ensuring the maple's  leaf colors are displayed yet without risking sunburn or stress from overexposure. These trees thrive in any well-drained, consistently moist soil soil with a balanced pH. Japanese maples are mainly wind-pollinated, but bees still love to visit the little red flowers in the spring.

Protection from the hot afternoon sun is recommended in the south however, this maple can do well in full sun in milder climates. It is said to have same color in the bark as one of the most beautiful sunsets in Japan. At 15 to 20 feet tall and maybe 15 feet wide when all grown up, Crimson Prince makes for a nice focal point specimen in sunny or partially shaded landscape plantings. 

Japanese Maples or Acer palmatum varieties including the 'Crimson Prince' variety, are for the most part considered non toxic to pets but are highly toxic to horses (potentially causing severe illness or death, so keep horses away from them). Generally considered resistant to but deer damage often looks like torn leaves or scraped bark rather than clean cuts