Maple - Crimson Sentry
Crimson Sentry Maple | Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry'
Plant Description
Crimson Sentry® Norway Maple is a bud sport of Crimson King®, selected for its upright branching habit and exceptionally dense foliage. Leaves are closely spaced along the branches, giving the tree a narrow, columnar form with a strong vertical presence. Slow growth and compact width make it especially well suited for narrow streets, boulevards, and small yards. Spring foliage emerges a brighter red than Crimson King®, then matures to a deep purple that holds well through the season.
At A Glance
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Height (30–35 ft.)
Reaches a mature height of 30 to 35 feet, providing shade while remaining appropriately scaled for confined spaces.
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Spread (20–25 ft.)
Maintains a relatively narrow spread, making it ideal where horizontal space is limited.
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Shape (Narrow, columnar)
Develops a tight, columnar form with upright branching and dense foliage, offering a clean, architectural look.
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Exposure (Full Sun)
Performs best in full sun, which enhances foliage color and maintains its compact growth habit.
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Foliage (Deep Purple)
Leaves mature to a rich deep purple, delivering consistent color and strong visual contrast throughout the growing season.
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Fall Foliage (Insignificant)
Fall color is minimal, with ornamental value focused on season-long foliage color rather than autumn change.
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Hardiness Zone (USDA Zones 4–7)
Hardy in Zones 4 through 7, tolerating cold winters and common urban growing conditions.