Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' - STEM 225 CM, GIRTH 10-12 CM C35

Description
The Norway maple 'Crimson Sentry' (Acer platanoides) is a dense, slender, deciduous large or small tree with decorative, purple-red leaves. The scarlet-red shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears greenish-yellow flowers arranged in umbels from March to April. These produce brown winged fruits. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 2.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * light brown shoots * scarlet shoots * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, flood-tolerant, can be partially built over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Norway maple 'Crimson Sentry's are purple-red, toothed, lobed. These are about 15 - 20 cm tall. Scarlet-red shoots.

Bark
Dark grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Norway maple 'Crimson Sentry' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dense, slender.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Prune back: In the period from March to April - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of Norway maple 'Crimson Sentry' appear in corymbs from March to April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' are light brown in colour.

Root
Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.