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Acer platanoides Crimson King - Maple

Acer platanoides Crimson King
Norway Maple, European Maple

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Value-for-money
Tall, robust maple, appreciated for its broad dark purple foliage, almost black all year round, tolerates light shade.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
15 m
Spread at maturity
12 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Acer platanoides Crimson King is a large, vigorous maple tree, appreciated for its large decorative purple foliage, almost black.

 

Originating from the Caucasus, this hardy tree, which can reach 15m (49 ft 2 in) in height at maturity, is also called "Plane Maple" because its leaves resemble those of the plane tree. It has a spreading habit and an oval and dense crown. The deciduous, opposite leaves are divided into 5 or 7 lobes, 10 to 20cm (3.9 to 7.9 in) long and are dark purple, almost black. In June, an insignificant red flowering gives way to winged fruits that are 3 to 5cm (1.2 to 2 in) long.

The Acer platanoides Crimson King is an easy-to-grow tree, it thrives in any moist, fertile, well-worked and well-drained soil, in a sunny, but not scorching, or partly shaded position. Find a location for it that is sheltered from strong winds.

The Acer platanoides Crimson King has a medium growth rate, it looks magnificent as a specimen tree, for example in the middle of a park, and it also works very well as a street tree.

Tip: Prune every 3 to 5 years to balance the branches and maintain a harmonious habit.

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Acer platanoides Crimson King - Maple (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 m
Spread at maturity 12 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time April to May
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour black

Botanical data

Genus

Acer

Species

platanoides

Cultivar

Crimson King

Family

Aceraceae

Other common names

Norway Maple, European Maple

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7815521

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Planting and care

The Crimson King Acer platanoides is best planted in spring or autumn in any fertile, deep and cool soil in a sunny, but not scorching, or semi-shaded position. Beware of strong winds. Keep the soil moist during the first two summers after planting. Mulching can be beneficial to maintain good soil moisture. Pruning is necessary for young plants, and then every 3 years to balance the branches and maintain a harmonious habit. Do not prune after December as the sap rises very early.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

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Type of use Border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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