Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' Evergreen somewhat open and spreading

somewhat open and spreading

goblet-shaped flowers which are white with a rosy to violet blush and appear before the leaves in April

Trees seldom exceed 9m in height with a fairly narrow outline

Drought-sensitive

with cylindrical yellow/green or pale violet cones

Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' Evergreen somewhat open and spreadingDeciduous. 'Crimson Sentry' is a distinctive cultivar which arose as a stunted sport on 'Crimson King' in Oregon 1974. Although the deep purple colour and attractive small spring flowers are retained, 'Crimson Sentry' has smaller leaves, shorter shoots and is much more compact. Trees seldom exceed 9m in height with a fairly narrow outline. Pollution tolerant. Hardy.