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Sapindaceae
Crimson King Maple Flower
Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'
Strength and distinction.
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Genus
- Acer
- Native to
- Europe, Western Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Tree
- Height
- 12-15 meters
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, adaptable
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-7
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The Crimson King maple was developed in 1946 from a seedling found in a nursery in Belgium.
- Its deep maroon-purple leaves retain their color throughout the entire growing season.
- The small flowers appear in spring before or alongside the emerging leaves and have a reddish tinge.
- This cultivar is considered invasive in parts of North America due to aggressive self-seeding.
- The dark foliage creates dense shade, making it difficult for grass to grow underneath.
Color meanings
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Nobility
1
Endurance
2
Reserve