Norway Maple - Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’

Norway Maple - Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry'

A refined columnar maple delivering deep burgundy colour and disciplined vertical form from day one. Where space is constrained but presence is non-negotiable, 'Crimson Sentry' is the professional's choice for structured, high-impact planting.

Why Crimson Sentry Maple

Deep burgundy foliage: Rich, saturated colour held consistently from spring through to autumn leaf fall.
Narrow columnar habit: A controlled upright form that delivers height and drama without canopy spread.
Urban resilience: Proven performance in heat, wind, and high-pollution environments.
Seasonal depth: Foliage intensifies in tone through the season before transitioning to warm autumnal shades.
Minimal maintenance: Holds its natural form with little to no corrective pruning once established.

Ideal Applications

Avenue and driveway planting: Creates strong symmetrical lines along entries and formal approaches.
Boundary definition: An effective vertical screen that adds colour without encroaching on neighbouring space.
Constrained urban sites: Suited to courtyards, narrow corridors, and high-density residential projects.
Formal feature planting: A bold single specimen or repeated element in structured landscape compositions.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (when dormant)
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to most well-drained soils including clay, loam, and sand; tolerates slightly alkaline conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until established, particularly during dry periods and summer heat. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.

Plant Details

Height: 8–10m
Width: 3–4m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Europe and western Asia
Flower Colour: Yellow