Crimson King is an excellent shade tree, as its foliage is quite dense and its canopy quite wide. Most of the time the color ranges from a dark maroon to crimson, while some of the leaves may turn brown or bronze. When the leaves of the Crimson King maple turn in the fall, they take on several colors. One may well wonder why a tree with purple leaves is called “crimson”. It is particularly popular in northern states where deciduous trees that have other than green foliage are sometimes hard to come by. plantanoides “Crimson King”, is noted for its attractive purple foliage. Why Crimson? – The cultivar Crimson King maple, technically A. Most of the time, grinding some of the roots will not be a problem. The roots of the Norway maple and its varieties can also be invasive and are often quite disruptive when it comes to lawn maintenance. While making attractive street trees, the Norway maple varieties tend to attract aphids, which while not harming the tree to any extent, drop large amounts of honeydew in the immediate area. The various varieties of Norway maple are mostly at home in USDA Zones 1 through 9, with some varieties suited to warmer zones. The Crimson King variety is normally a bit shorter. Most varieties of Norway maple attain a height of 50 to 60 feet. The Norway maple is a native of Europe and the western parts of Asia. The Parent, The Norway Maple – The Crimson King maple is not a separate species but is a cultivar or variety of the species Acer plantanoides, the Norway maple. They are usually not found where summer temperatures are very hot, or the overall climate is dry or arid. Maples by and large grow in more temperate or cooler climates.
However, there are a few species native to North America and Europe. Many, probably most, species of maple trees originated in Asia. Ornamental maple trees such as the Japanese maples, maples suitable for bonsai, sugar maples, and vine maple, whose brilliant fall foliage are often seen along the nation’s highways. There are large maple trees, some reaching a height of 100 feet or more. The maple tree, botanical name – Acer, is one of our favorite deciduous trees, whether growing in the wild or in a beautifully landscaped yard or garden. Even the name, Crimson King maple suggests a tree that is in some ways a bit out of the ordinary.
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