Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' - 80 CM STEM C4

Description
Brown winged fruits emerge from these. The scarlet-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * light brown shoots * scarlet shoots * heat tolerant, drought resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind resistant, can be partially built over

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Bark
Dark grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Dense, slender.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from March to April - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear in umbels from March to April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' are light brown in colour.

Root
Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.