‘Crimson King’ Norway Maple1 Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson2 INTRODUCTION ‘Crimson King’ Norway maple grows to a height of 35 to 45 feet spreading about 25 to 30 feet and is quite popular for its purple-green foliage throughout the summer (Fig. 1). Leaves turn brown, dark maroon or bronze in the fall before dropping. The oval to This bold landscape tree creates dense shade with its large, deeply lobed leaves. The maroon-purple foliage makes a distinctive and dramatic statement alongside green-leafed conifers. Foliage develops a reddish-bronze color in the fall. An excellent lawn or park tree. Slower growing than others of its species. Deciduous. Light. Full sun. This popular purple-leaf maple tree is actually a form of the common Norway maple. In fall, the foliage of 'Crimson King' maple turns a deep maroon. Like other Norway maples, it can be invasive in some regions. Botanical Name: Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' Growing Conditions: Full sun Size: 35–45 feet tall, 25–30 feet wide Zones: 3–7 Acer rubrum is the red maple with green leaves that turn red in fall. It sounds like you have a red-leaf maple, perhaps ‘Crimson King’ or some similar variety of Norway Maple (Acer platanoides). Perhaps a mix up at the garden center? Do you have a tag with a Latin name on it? When the leaves of the Crimson King maple turn in the fall, they take on several colors. Most of the time the color ranges from a dark maroon to crimson, while some of the leaves may turn brown or bronze. Crimson King is an excellent shade tree, as its foliage is quite dense and its canopy quite wide. Unlike other honeylocust trees, it is thornless and seedless. 'Sunburst' grows to about 40 feet. USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 9. Color Variation: Golden spring foliage, green summer foliage, yellow-and-green fall color. Sun Exposure: Full sun. Soil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained soil. Crimson King Maple. The Crimson King Maple is a summery tree that can grow up to 45 feet in height under the right conditions. The tree produces attractive burgundy leaves all summer long, which turn dark maroon in the fall before falling. Crimson King Maple, also known as Norwegian Maple, is a hardy species that tolerate shade, drought, and bDoIqY9.
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