Maple, Norway, Crimson King

Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'

Height: 30-40ft
Spread: 20-40ft
Zone: 3-7
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time/Color: March-April; chartreuse
Fall Color: N/A
Uses: Shade tree
Maintenance: Low
Tree Shape: Oval
Other: N/A

Norway maples are characterized by their glossy planetree-like leaves and prized for their adaptability to urban conditions. 'Crimson King' has clusters of yellow-green flowers in early spring that are quite ornamental and develop into purple samaras by summer. Maroon/purple, glossy leaves cover the oval-shaped tree throughout the growing season before falling off in autumn. Norway maples are very tolerant of drought, heat, humidity, site conditions, and pollution, making them the perfect shade tree for parks and other urban areas. Fast growing maple with shallow root systems.