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Acer truncatum x platanoides JFS-KW202 ('Crimson Sunset®')

Crimson Sunset® Maple: Patent PP21838

They develop an upright, compact habit with a high tolerance to summer heat. The deep purple foliage colour is consistent during the spring and summer, changing to a maroon or reddish-bronze colour in autumn.

  • »  Compact, upright form
  • »  Dark purple foliage throughout much of the season
  • »  Maroon to red-bronze fall colour

10gal
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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:9-10 m
  • Spread:7-8 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
Habit
• Conical
Foliage Color
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer truncatum x platanoides 'JFS-KW202'

Heat tolerance is the distinguishing characteristic of this Acer truncatum cultivar. Its foliage resembles that of a 'Crimson King' maple. A cross between Acer truncatum and Acer platanoides. 'Crimson Sunset' adapts to most soils but grows best in slightly acidic soil conditions. Avoid pruning in late winter and early spring.