Acer platanoides - 'Crimson King' (Purple Norway Maple)
Acer platanoides description: This fast growing large tree with its distinctive dark purple leaves will quickly fill all but the largest garden. Cut back it makes a perfect fast growing dark foil at the back of a border. 25m tall X 15m wide.
Acer platanoides cultivation notes: This native tree flourishes on most soil types and will tolerate extremes of cold. It is well suited to naturalistic woodland / hedgerow planting being suited to all but the harshest of environments. Avoid planting under heavy shade
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Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.
Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce showy attractive flowers.