Maple Crimson Sentry is a striking deciduous tree with rich burgundy foliage, ideal for cool-climate gardens and feature planting.

At a glance Pot: 400mm pot Height now: approx. 2.8m Mature size: 8–10m tall × 3–4m wide Sun: full sun to part shade Foliage: deciduous Hardiness: frost hardy

Why choose a Crimson Sentry Maple?

Rich burgundy foliage gives Crimson Sentry strong colour from spring through autumn, with a narrow, upright shape for tighter planting spaces. Its naturally neat habit needs little pruning and makes a dramatic vertical accent in cool-climate gardens.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Plant a feature in a courtyard or narrow garden.

• Line a driveway or avenue for burgundy colour.

• Pair with green or golden maples for contrast.

Where does it grow best?

Grow in full sun to part shade in fertile, well-drained soil. It adapts to clay and loam and is frost hardy.

What does it look like through the year?

Burgundy foliage holds its colour from spring through autumn, deepening to scarlet-red before leaf fall. The tree is bare in winter, showing its narrow branch structure.