Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' - Blue Heron Nursery

Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’

Crimson King Norway Maple

A dense, oval tree with new leaves crimson red, maturing to dark maroon. The bright yellow flowers emerge before the foliage adding spring interest. The fall color is reddish-bronze. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, heat and drought. The original seedling was selected in 1937 in Belgium. Perhaps the best of all the red-leaved Norway maples.

  • Common Name: Crimson King Norway Maple
  • Height: 35' tall
  • Spread: 30' wide
  • Type: Deciduous
  • Zone: 4 - 7

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