Species Crimson Sentry Norway Maple
burgundy leaves with burgundy-red stems

Crimson Sentry Norway Maple

Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry'

The Crimson Sentry Norway Maple is truly an amazing plant species. It's a medium to large shade tree with a vigorous and elegant upright growth habit, featuring wonderful long-term season interest in the fall and winter. Its uniquely vibrant crimson foliage is eye catching and stands out in any garden, while its strong limbs and dense branches make it a reliable choice for any landscape. It's also quite adaptable and can thrive in a variety of soils, plus it's tolerant of both heat and drought. Truly a unique species, the Crimson Sentry Norway Maple is an amazing addition to any outdoor space.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Tissue Culture

Hardiness Zone:

4

Flowers:

Maroon yellow Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part sun/part shade

Soil:

Humus rich, Well-drained

Fruits:

red,tan Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red,tan

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Crimson Sentry Norway Maple plants should be watered thoroughly once every 1 to 2 weeks. Water the soil until it feels moist down at least 4 inches. Do not let the soil dry out completely, but allow the top inch or 2 of soil to dry out before the next watering. When any additional water is necessary, such as in times of drought, water the soil an additional inch or 2 per week.

sunlight

Crimson Sentry Norway Maple (Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry') prefers full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. This will help the tree to stay dense and healthy. Planting the tree in an area that receives dappled shade for part of the day may help to protect it from harsh summer sunburn. If planting the tree in a predominantly shady location, supplemental lighting may be needed to ensure that it receives enough sunlight.

pruning

Crimson Sentry Norway Maple can be pruned in early spring or fall. Pruning should be light and selective, removing deadwood, diseased, or crossing branches. To maintain its future shape, it is a good idea to remove shoots that shoot out too far from the centre of the tree, as well as removing any shoots that disturb the symmetry of the tree. It is important to not prune off too much foliage from the tree and in general no more than 10-20% of the foliage should be removed. Light pruning can help the tree retain a more manageable size and provide better air circulation.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of the fruits from Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

Starts Flowering

Crimson Sentry Norway Maple typically start flowering in April.

Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of the fruits from Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

Hardiness Map