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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 3–10Climate Temperate
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — Reaching up to 35-50 feet in height with a 25-40 feet spread

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — space consideration is essential due to its expansive root system; preferring full sun to partial shade
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') — The Crimson King Maple serves as a picturesque specimen or shade tree in larger gardens and public
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — Reaching up to 35-50 feet in height with a 25-40 feet spread; botanically known as Acer, image 53
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — Preferring full sun to partial shade; the Crimson King Maple thrives in full sun to partial, image 54
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — tree for full; space consideration is essential due to its expansive root system
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, image 55
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — botanically known as Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'; the Crimson King Maple serves as a, image 56
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — This deciduous tree maintains a rounded to oval crown; reaching a mature height of 35 to 50, image 61
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — providing ample shade throughout the growing season.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 7, image 62
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — it boasts a commanding presence in the landscape; making it a favorite for adding seasonal, image 59
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — A cultivar of the Norway Maple; exhibiting moderate drought tolerance once established, image 58
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') — reaching a mature height of 35 to 50 feet with a spread of 25 to 40 feet; reaching up to, image 60
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — exhibiting moderate drought tolerance once established; providing ample shade throughout the, image 65
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — although growth tends to slow as the tree matures.<br><br>Noted for its low maintenance, image 67
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') — loamy soil but is adaptable to a range of soil conditions; it adapts to a variety of soils, image 64
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — the Crimson King Maple thrives in full sun to partial shade; when designing landscapes, image 63
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — transitioning to a deep purple that persists until fall; loamy soil but is adaptable to a, image 69
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — the Crimson King Maple's foliage emerges bright crimson in spring; is a striking specimen, image 68
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') — making it a favorite for adding seasonal interest.<br><br>While it is mostly pest-free; it, image 72
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — when it then turns to a brownish color; this tree's striking palette offers a dramatic, image 70

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