BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

SPECIAL OFFER - Known for its eye-catching leaf colour, Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' is a reliable garden tree with persistent, deep purple-red foliage all summer. The leaves colour up well in autumn, turning pretty shades of red, orange and brown before falling.

Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' is a vigorous, low maintenance garden tree and well suited to being planted as a screen to block out unsightly buildings or views.

Supplied Size: 5L containers (125 - 150 cm tall)

was £25.00 - now £20.00

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist or well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Medium sized or eventually large tree with a rounded crown once established.
  • Height: 20 m (65 ft) / [up to 8 m (26 ft) after 10 years]
  • Spread: 15 m (50 ft) / [up to 4 m (13 ft) after 10 years]

• Notes: Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' is notably pollution-tolerant and a good choice of tree for urban areas.

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