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5ft Acer 'Crimson King' | Purple-Leaved Maple Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

5ft Acer 'Crimson King' | Purple-Leaved Maple Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

5ft Acer 'Crimson King' | Purple-Leaved Maple Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft Acer 'Crimson King' | Purple-Leaved Maple Tree | Bare Root | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
SKU: shopify_GB_15178785554811_55626553426299
Price: 53.99 GBP
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Highlights
Variety Specifications
Planting & Care

Features striking, deep burgundy to purple leaves that last all season.
A lush, bushy tree that provides vibrant red, bronze, and orange autumn colour.
Produces attractive reddish flowers in spring, adding seasonal interest.
Fully hardy and thrives in urban environments, making it perfect for city gardens.

Species: Acer platanoides
Foliage Colour: Purple, Red
Flower Colour: Red
Features: Fantastic foliage, Perfect for pollinators, Autumn colour
Habit: An upright tree with a bushy, spreading habit
Hardiness: H6 - Fully hardy, though new shoots might be damaged by sudden frosts.
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Tolerant of most soils, preferring moist, fertile conditions but avoiding heavy clay.

Planting: Choose a spot in full sun or partial shade. This Acer is tolerant of most soil types except heavy clay. When planting, replace half the soil from the planting hole with compost. Plant trees 8m apart to allow for their eventual spread.
Watering: Water young trees regularly until roots are well established. Trees grown in pots will need more regular watering throughout their lives.
Feeding: Your Acer will appreciate an annual light mulch in spring.
Pruning: This tree does not require a lot of pruning. To prevent bleeding, remove any damaged or diseased branches when the tree is in leaf or just after leaf fall. Aim to maintain an even framework.
Pests & Diseases: Acers encounter few problems. They may be susceptible to aphids, which can be washed off by spraying with soapy water.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: Bare Root Tree
Height on Arrival: 120-150cm including roots
Eventual Height: Grows to 25m unless pruned
Eventual Spread: Spreads approx 8m+
Spacing: Plant 8m apart to allow for spreading

Highlights

Features striking, deep burgundy to purple leaves that last all season.
A lush, bushy tree that provides vibrant red, bronze, and orange autumn colour.
Produces attractive reddish flowers in spring, adding seasonal interest.
Fully hardy and thrives in urban environments, making it perfect for city gardens.

Variety Specifications

Species: Acer platanoides
Foliage Colour: Purple, Red
Flower Colour: Red
Features: Fantastic foliage, Perfect for pollinators, Autumn colour
Habit: An upright tree with a bushy, spreading habit
Hardiness: H6 - Fully hardy, though new shoots might be damaged by sudden frosts.
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Tolerant of most soils, preferring moist, fertile conditions but avoiding heavy clay.

Planting & Care

Planting: Choose a spot in full sun or partial shade. This Acer is tolerant of most soil types except heavy clay. When planting, replace half the soil from the planting hole with compost. Plant trees 8m apart to allow for their eventual spread.
Watering: Water young trees regularly until roots are well established. Trees grown in pots will need more regular watering throughout their lives.
Feeding: Your Acer will appreciate an annual light mulch in spring.
Pruning: This tree does not require a lot of pruning. To prevent bleeding, remove any damaged or diseased branches when the tree is in leaf or just after leaf fall. Aim to maintain an even framework.
Pests & Diseases: Acers encounter few problems. They may be susceptible to aphids, which can be washed off by spraying with soapy water.

Product Specifications