We planted a Crimson Queen about 2 weeks ago and the leaves are turning green. It was planted from a container. Is this normal? Is it going through shock? It receives morning sun and afternoon shade. It is watered through a sprinkler system. I am concerned because it is a neighbor's tree that I picked out for her birthday. Thank you ahead of time. Kat
This one is known for good color retention but you are in a hot climate. How green is it? Was it purple at first?
Ron, Thanks for the reply. It was purple when it was planted and it is hot here right now. In the low 90s. Kat
If true-to-name shouldn't get worse than reddish bronze. Sold and described as remaining purple throughout the season. Stays dark in cooler climate on this side of the mountains, although certainly not as richly colored as in spring. But if is turning quite green identification begins to become suspect.
God, we're still waiting to see 70 at my place. (Though of course that would only encourage the blackflies.) Does our cool summer weather mean that my maples should retain their vivid colors better or longer?
It appears heat fades the purple ones, it would seem logical that a delayed seasonal warming would keep them dark longer. It may be dry heat that makes them look tired, rather than just heat. They will certainly fade and even scorch in hot sun if a location is not moist enough to prevent this.
