Acer platanoides ‘Royal Red’
$379.99
Acer platanoides Royal Red forms a dense, broad shade tree with deep-purple summer foliage and orange-to-deep-yellow fall color.
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Description
Deep-purple leaves make Acer platanoides Royal Red a dense shade tree for a large, open garden. Its oval young crown becomes rounded with age, and the foliage turns orange to deep yellow in fall.
Yellow-green flowers open before the leaves in spring and provide forage for bees and butterflies. Plant it in full sun with moist but well-drained soil and ample room for its broad crown. Check local restrictions before planting because Norway maple can spread into natural areas.
Additional information
| Height | 33 ft – 49 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 26 ft – 39 ft |
| Flowering months | April |
| Synonyms | Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Green, Yellow |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Columnar upright |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Oval, Round |
| Suggest planting location | Architectural planting, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Tree |
| Use for | Architectural, Bee-Friendly, Butterfly-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 20 |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Royal Red Maple |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun in moist but well-drained soil. Allow ample room for the broad crown. Check local planting restrictions before use. |
| Usps | Deep-purple foliage holds its color through summer., The broad crown provides shade in a large garden., Full sun and moist, well-drained soil support the best color. |
| Pests | Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars, and horse chestnut scale may occur. |
| Diseases | Verticillium wilt and powdery mildew may occur. |
| Pruning | Remove undesirable branches in late summer or while the tree is dormant. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil moist but well drained, especially after planting. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun for the strongest foliage color. |