Norway Maple Crimson King

Soils

Crimson King is undemanding and tolerates most soil types. It is extremely tolerant of dry conditions.

Location

Crimson King likes full sun but will tolerate partial shade.

Annual Growth Rate

40-60cm per annum

pH TOLERANCE

Undemanding but avoid strong acidic pH soils.

Root Structure

Crimson King has a shallow, cordate root system with many fibrous roots.

Potential

Crimson King is very adaptable.

Annual Pruning

Only prune dead or damaged branches during winter, otherwise leave alone.

Characteristics

Crimson King forms a pyramid shaped crown, and can be planted in most locations. It is wind and heat tolerant.

The Crimson King is a beautiful 5 lobed shiny purple-leaved tree that can grow to 15 metres tall when mature. It has smooth dark-grey bark and forms a broad conical crown.

With the exception of peaty soil, the Crimson King tree can be planted all soil substrates. They can successfully be planted as avenue and street trees in industrial locations.

Yellow flowers appear in April before leave shoot. Fruit is brown winged nutlets. Leaf autumn colour is orange.