Description
Acer platanoides ‘Royal Red’ has dark purple foliage, which changes to a golden yellow in autumn. In spring, it produces yellow flowers that stand out splendidly against the deep purple tones of the leaves.
This large maple tree makes a super choice for avenue planting and should be planted at a minimum of 10m centres as the large and dark leaves have the potential to hog the light. The dark foliage contrasts well in an avenue with a green leaved form such as Acer platanoides Emerald Queen or the colour-filled Liquidambar styraciflua and can be extremely effective planted alternately to accentuate the vivid colours
It is a fast-growing tree, which grows in a conical shape, becoming rounded and broad at maturity.
Ideal Conditions: Grows well in almost all soil
Maximum Height: 20 metres
