Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’
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Common Name —— Norway maple ‘Crimson King’
Family —————— Sapindaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 3 – 7
Form ——————— dense, rounded-crown tree
Height/Spread ——– 9 – 12 m / 6 – 12 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— deciduous; palmately lobed; dark purple-red
Fall Colour ———— dark purple-red (unremarkable to its usual colour)
Flower —————— spring; small; yellow; clusers
Fruit ——————— samara; 180 degree wings
Limitation ————- might be invasive; prone to powdery mildew
Strength —————- distinct foliage colour; tolerant to urban environment
Use ———————– as shade tree; as street tree
ID ————————- distinct wide palmately lobed leave in distinct colour
