Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' - STD 14-16 CM CONT

Description
The Norway maple 'Royal Red' (Acer platanoides) is a conical, broad, deciduous large tree with decorative, purple-red leaves. The red shoots are also an interesting sight. In April, it also bears red-yellow flowers arranged in umbels. These produce brown winged fruits. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres. The Norway maple 'Royal Red' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive red autumn colouring * red shoots * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, flood-tolerant, can be partially planted over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Norway maple 'Royal Red's are purple-red, opposite, lobed. They are about 15 - 20 cm tall. Red shoots. Norway maple 'Royal Red' turns bright red in autumn.

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

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Norway maple 'Royal Red' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Norway maple 'Royal Red' is a conical and broad-growing large tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 12 - 15 m and is approx. 6 - 8 m wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
No special requirements.

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

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

Flower
The red-yellow flowers of Norway maple 'Royal Red' appear in corymbs in April.

Use
Solitary

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