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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

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') — 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') — Preferring full sun to partial shade
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — This tree's striking palette offers a dramatic contrast to the typical greens of the landscape; tree for
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — when it then turns to a brownish color; this tree's striking palette offers a dramatic contrast to the
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — A cultivar of the Norway Maple
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — botanically known as Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'; the Crimson King Maple serves as a picturesque
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') — making it a favorite for adding seasonal interest.<br><br>While it is mostly pest-free; it boasts a
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') — 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') — 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') — space consideration is essential due to its expansive root system; preferring full sun to, image 75
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — transitioning to a deep purple that persists until fall; loamy soil but is adaptable to a range of soil
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — When designing landscapes; it can sometimes be susceptible to aphids and bark problems, image 74
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') — Reaching up to 35-50 feet in height with a 25-40 feet spread; botanically known as Acer, image 79
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — making it a favorite for adding seasonal interest.<br><br>While it is mostly pest-free
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — Preferring full sun to partial shade; the Crimson King Maple thrives in full sun to partial shade
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') — The Crimson King Maple serves as a picturesque specimen or shade tree in larger gardens and, image 77
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') — This deciduous tree maintains a rounded to oval crown
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — is a striking specimen renowned for its distinctive maroon or purple foliage; a cultivar of the Norway
Crimson King Maple (Acer Platanoides 'Crimson King') — botanically known as Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'; the Crimson King Maple serves as a, image 56
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