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Crimson King Maple

Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King'

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Overview

Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' is a deciduous tree prized for its maroon-red foliage that lasts throughout the summer. Reaching up to 35-50 feet in height with a 25-40 feet spread, it presents a round, dense canopy, offering ample shade. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it adapts to a variety of soils and is a striking choice for visual interest and contrast in landscape designs. Zones 4-7.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — although growth tends to slow as the tree matures.<br><br>Noted for its low maintenance requirements
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — When designing landscapesCrimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — is a striking specimen renowned for its distinctive maroon or purple foliage; a cultivar of, image 57Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — loamy soil but is adaptable to a range of soil conditionsCrimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — the Crimson King Maple's foliage emerges bright crimson in spring; is a striking specimen renowned forCrimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — Annual growth can average 12 to 24 inches in both height and spread; transitioning to a deep purple thatCrimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — This deciduous tree maintains a rounded to oval crown; reaching a mature height of 35 to 50 feet with a+73

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
30–40 Ft.
Mature width
20–40 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — although growth tends to slow as the tree matures.<br><br>Noted for its low maintenance requirements
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — When designing landscapes
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — is a striking specimen renowned for its distinctive maroon or purple foliage; a cultivar of, image 57
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — loamy soil but is adaptable to a range of soil conditions
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — the Crimson King Maple's foliage emerges bright crimson in spring; is a striking specimen renowned for
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — Annual growth can average 12 to 24 inches in both height and spread; transitioning to a deep purple that
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — This deciduous tree maintains a rounded to oval crown; reaching a mature height of 35 to 50 feet with a
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — Preferring full sun to partial shade; the Crimson King Maple thrives in full sun to partial, image 80
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — the Crimson King Maple's foliage emerges bright crimson in spring
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — which should be accounted for to prevent interference with sidewalks or driveways
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — Annual growth can average 12 to 24 inches in both height and spread; transitioning to a deep, image 66
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — which should be accounted for to prevent interference with sidewalks or driveways; this deciduous tree
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — This tree's striking palette offers a dramatic contrast to the typical greens of the, image 71
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — transitioning to a deep purple that persists until fall
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — space consideration is essential due to its expansive root system
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — when it then turns to a brownish color
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — which should be accounted for to prevent interference with sidewalks or driveways; this, image 76
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — A cultivar of the Norway Maple; exhibiting moderate drought tolerance once established
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — The Crimson King Maple serves as a picturesque specimen or shade tree in larger gardens and public spaces
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — exhibiting moderate drought tolerance once established; providing ample shade throughout the growing
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — it adapts to a variety of soils and is a striking choice for visual interest and contrast in landscape
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — although growth tends to slow as the tree matures.<br><br>Noted for its low maintenance, image 41
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — it can sometimes be susceptible to aphids and bark problems; annual growth can average 12 to, image 73
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — Reaching up to 35-50 feet in height with a 25-40 feet spread
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