Illustrative photo.
Acer platanoides 'CRIMSON KING' Norway maple
size/type
tall tree
usual height
10-15m
usual width
5-9m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
less showy but noticeable
location
full to partial sun
soil type
acidic (peaty)
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
3 (down to -40�C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
mycorrhizal product
Symbivit Tric (arbuscular)
Symbivit (arbuscular)categorized
Description of the plant
Crimson King is a majestic looking maple tree for large gardens, parks, and city avenues. Its palmate leaves are dark crimson red, almost black, and glossy, turning orange-red in autumn. In the spring, just as leaves emerge, it flowers profusely with many small yellow flowers, typical for many Norway maples.
This tree is a big dude, offering a strong colour into an overall green situation. It does not grow too fast but owing to its large size in maturity it deserves being planted sensibly so that your grandchildren do not have use a saw to shape it up. The crown is dense and casts a deep shade.
Last update 08-01-2009
Growing conditions and care
Grow it in any well-drained soil. Wind and air-pollution tolerant. Fully hardy to -40�C (USDA zone 3).
