Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' Norway Maple

Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' red Maple leaf

Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' red Maple leaves

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Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' Tree

Red Norway Maple Trees

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 8 x 5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Lobed purple and red leaves with autumn colour (deciduous)

Flowers Clusters of small, yellow flowers emerging in spring

Soil Prefers moist yet well-draining soil

Description

Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' is a stunning Norway Maple tree admired for its colourful foliage that changes throughout the seasons. Its five-lobed leaves emerge a bright red colour when they are young, later darkening to purple/deep red in the summer. In autumn, they take on beautiful fiery shades of orange and yellow. Bright, lemon-yellow flowers appear in the spring, providing a dramatic contrast against the red foliage.

Acer 'Royal Red' is a fast-growing tree, similar to the purple-leaved 'Crimson King' but with a slightly more upright habit, which will develop a wide, conical crown. Tolerant of most moist well-draining soil types, as well as urban pollution and drought (once established), with a good wind resistance, this beautiful tree is a solid choice for most gardens.

Ideal for adding boldness and drama to a landscape, plant ‘Royal Red’ in a full sun position for the most vibrant foliage, as a standalone specimen or lining an avenue. Will reach an approximate height and spread of 8 x 5 metres in 20 years but will continue to grow in maturity.

AKA Norway Maple Royal Red

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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