Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' – Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry'

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Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' – Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry'

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A medium-sized tree with a wide egg-shaped crown. Height up to 10 m. When mature strongly resembles 'Crimson King', but especially when juvenile it has a more slender crown. The leaf is shiny dark red all summer. Flowers and fruits are of the species. Is used as a park tree and as a solitary. Can be applied in smaller gardens as well. Grows on any soil, but does not tolerate stagnating groundwater and peaty soils. Good wind resistance. Winter hardiness zone: 4
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
8-10 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
broad ovoid, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
reddisch brown
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in April
Fruits
brown, inconspicuous
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
has toxic components
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil
Soil moisture
withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good: cannot tolerate sea wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) withstand short flood can withstand wind broad ovoid 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown reddish brown yellowgreen average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies toxic components
Frequently asked questions
Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry'

Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' blooms in april.
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