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Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'

Family Aceraceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   3a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 9 - 12 m (30 - 40 ft)
Spread 6 - 12 m (20 - 40 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' (Norway maple) bears bright yellow flowers during early spring to mid spring. The showy matte foliage is dark red in colour and coarse in texture. Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' (Norway maple) has fissured bark. A specimen plant, Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' (Norway maple) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Shade, specimen and street planting.
Special Characteristics Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' is tolerant of compacted soil and pollution.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' (Norway maple) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' (Norway maple) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.