Crimson Sentry Norway Maple

Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Aceraceae
Plant Description: A heavily-branched, columnar tree that fits well into residential gardens or other areas where a smaller tree is desired. The compact, narrow canopy displays deep purple leaves that become maroon to reddish-bronze in fall. Excellent where a vertical accent is needed or a specimen tree. Plant where air circulation is good and sprinklers do not hit the leaves as powdery mildew can be a problem.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous
Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 25 ' Tall x 15' Wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Bronze, Burgundy
Bloom Colors: Yellow, Inconspicuous
Bloom Seasons: Early Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - Apr

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Commercial Concepts
    • Education Center Staff Parking
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter