Woody > Acer > Acer platanoides > Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'

Family

Sapindaceae (Aceraceae)

Genus

Acer

Species

platanoides

Cultivar

'Crimson King'

Category

Woody

Type

Tree (deciduous)

Pronunciation

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Canadian Hardiness Zone

3

RHS Hardiness Zone

H7

Temperature (°C)

-40 - (-35)

Temperature (°F)

-40 - (-30)

Height

30 m

Spread

10 m

Photographs

Awards

Description and Growing Information

Flowering Period

General Description

A very adaptable species well-suited to intense urban conditions. A broad-spreading tree of great stature that demands attention in the landscape because of the rich coloured leaves.

Landscape

Street tree, urban landscape tree, mass plantings, city and courtyard gardens, screening, cottages, large properties or as a specimen.

Cultivation

Grow in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-draining to poorly-draining soil of any acidity.

Shape

Large rounded crown.

Growth

Fast

ID Characteristic

When snapping the petiole the stem exudes a white latex sap.

Pests

Maple tar spot, verticillium wilt.

Habitat

Horticultural origin.

Bark/Stem Description

Dull, deep grey with regular, shallow fissures.

Flower/Leaf Bud Description

Large rounded, pronounced buds, dark chestnut in colour.

Leaf Description

Broadly palmate, with three distinct lobes. Leaves grow up to 10 cm across.

Flower Description

Large clusters of yellow, lime green flowers cover the entire tree. Very attractive to bees.

Fruit Description

Clusters of keys, light beige in colour, growing to 4 cm across and produced in copious quantities.

Colour Description

Poor autumn colour, a blotchy yellow brown.

Texture Description

Medium.

Notable Specimens

The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. Port Dover Cemetery, Port Dover, Ontario, Canada.

Propagation

Budded onto A. platanoides rootstock.

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