Attractive deep purple foliage throughout the season with ornamentally significant leaves is outstanding in the fall. Makes a fine shade or accent tree for larger yards Botanical Name- Acer platanoides ‘Royal Red’ Pronunciation- AY-sir plat-an-OY-deez Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 30 ft Mature Height- 40 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Average, well drained Current Size- 15 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Pink Chintz Creeping Thyme – adds layered seasonal interest as an understory companion Fauna Attracted- Bees (early-season pollen), various pollinating flies, migratory songbirds (for seeds) Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C42 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter to maintain shape. Tolerates a range of conditions but water during dry spells. Feed in early spring if soil fertility is low. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter, removing crowded or crossing limbs. Thinning helps maintain a well-structured canopy. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 10-5-5) in spring just before bud break; moderate to high feeding need for younger trees. In clay, use compost to improve aeration and nutrient availability. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Verticillium wilt, aphids, leaf scorch, anthracnose
