Tree comparisons
| Maple Crimson King | |
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| Crimson King is a tree fast-growing maple with purple leaves which turn red in the autumn. | |
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Growing
| Maple Crimson King | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) |
| Attractive features | Attractive tree / plant Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Upright |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun Tolerates shade |
| Pruning | Light prune |
| Wildlife | RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Identification
| Maple Crimson King | |
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| Flowering month | April |
| Leaf colour | Dark purple |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Yellow / Crimson |
| Country of origin | Belgium |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |