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Crimson King Maple
$200.00
- The Crimson King Maple (Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’) is a popular ornamental shade tree celebrated for its striking, deep purple-to-maroon foliage that retains its rich colour throughout the entire growing season.Key CharacteristicsFoliage: Rich crimson-purple leaves all summer, turning brown, bronze, or dark maroon in autumn.Flowers: Small, attractive maroon-yellow flower clusters appear in spring before the leaves unfurl.Size: Reaches a mature height of 12 to 15 metres (40 to 50 feet) with a spread of 9 to 12 metres (30 to 40 feet).Growth Habit: Dense, symmetrical, oval-to-rounded crown that provides excellent, heavy shade.Hardiness: Highly adaptable tree thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 7.Growing RequirementsLight: Requires full sun to partial shade; full sun ensures the most vibrant purple foliage.Soil: Prefers well-drained, acidic, moist, or clay soils, but adapts remarkably well to urban conditions and pollution.Water: Needs regular watering when young; demonstrates moderate drought tolerance once firmly established.
Description
The Crimson King Maple (Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’) is a popular ornamental shade tree celebrated for its striking, deep purple-to-maroon foliage that retains its rich colour throughout the entire growing season.Key CharacteristicsFoliage: Rich crimson-purple leaves all summer, turning brown, bronze, or dark maroon in autumn.Flowers: Small, attractive maroon-yellow flower clusters appear in spring before the leaves unfurl.Size: Reaches a mature height of 12 to 15 metres (40 to 50 feet) with a spread of 9 to 12 metres (30 to 40 feet).Growth Habit: Dense, symmetrical, oval-to-rounded crown that provides excellent, heavy shade.Hardiness: Highly adaptable tree thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 7.Growing RequirementsLight: Requires full sun to partial shade; full sun ensures the most vibrant purple foliage.Soil: Prefers well-drained, acidic, moist, or clay soils, but adapts remarkably well to urban conditions and pollution.Water: Needs regular watering when young; demonstrates moderate drought tolerance once firmly established.