Acer platinoides Crimson Sentry

Listed as one of Flemings’ Top Ten Narrow Trees, Crimson Sentry is an attractive crimson/purple-foliaged small tree with dense, upright branching. It has a compact growth habit with large crimson leaves in summer turning to gold and orange in autumn. Due to its compact shape and slow growth, it is useful for small gardens and courtyards, avenues or large potted feature plants. This species is particularly hardy and low maintenance once established.

Soil: Most well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Tolerant to frost, heat and air pollution.
Size: Height 8m x width 4m ( if left untrimmed)