Crimson Sentry Norway Maple

Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry'

Crimson Sentry Norway Maple is a beautiful slow-growing deciduous tree with a very dense and narrow upright habit that is columnar when young and opens to oval as it matures.  Its palmate foliage emerges bright red and matures to rich deep maroon-purple that holds well through summer before turning bright crimson for fall.  Grows best in moist well-drained soils.  Crimson Sentry is tolerant of strong winds, urban conditions, drought, and salt.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly. Susceptible to verticillium wilt which is usually fatal. Shallow root system can crack or heave nearby driveways or sidewalks, and interfere with turf.

LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree,  Woodland Gardens,  Privacy Screen,  Street Tree, and  Shade Tree.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Spiraea,  Daylily,  Switch Grass