Acer platanoides - 'Crimson King' (Purple Norway Maple)

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Type	Tree, Deciduous
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size	Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours	Purple Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very hardy
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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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

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Acer platanoides:

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

Weaknesses of Acer platanoides

Does not produce showy attractive flowers

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