Norway Maple 'Crimson King' (Acer platanoides)
Norway maple 'Crimson King' (Acer platanoides) has deep crimson-purple foliage all season and a dense, rounded crown. Widely used in avenues and parks.
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Specifications
- Height: All sizes available
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Watering: Moderate watering
- Soil: Various soil types
- Frost resistance: Hardy to -30°C
Use in landscaping projects
Norway maple 'Crimson King' (Acer platanoides) keeps its deep crimson-purple leaves from spring to autumn, giving strong contrast with green-leaved trees. It is widely used in avenues, parks, residential developments and commercial sites.
Planting and spacing
It reaches 10–15 m in height with a dense, rounded crown. In avenues it is planted 8–10 m apart. It adapts to most soils and tolerates urban conditions. Plant in autumn or spring.
Care and maintenance
In the first years water regularly and stake. Formative pruning is done in late summer or winter, avoiding spring, when maples 'bleed' sap. It is very frost-hardy.
Frequently asked questions
Does 'Crimson King' keep its colour all summer?
Yes, the leaves stay deep crimson-purple from spring to autumn.
Is 'Crimson King' suitable for streets?
Yes, it tolerates urban conditions and forms a dense, rounded crown suited to avenues.
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