Maple Crimson Sentry - 330mm pot STANDARD

🍁✨ Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ – Crimson Sentry Maple (Standard) ✨🌳
 
The Crimson Sentry Maple (Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’) is a striking ornamental maple, admired for its deep burgundy foliage and neat upright form. 🌿🍁 In standard form, it makes an elegant feature tree, perfect for adding colour and structure to gardens all year.
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ Planted in a large 330mm pot 🌳
✔️ Approx. 1.6m tall – pruned into a standard (lollipop) shape for instant impact.
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Best in full sun to part shade ☀️🌤️
✔️ Prefers fertile, well-drained soils – avoid very dry sites.
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Rich burgundy foliage spring through autumn 🍁❤️
✔️ Autumn colour deepens into fiery crimson and maroon shades 🍂🔥
✔️ Deciduous – bare in winter, showcasing its structured standard form.
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright, compact form with rounded crown
✔️ Standard shape provides neat, formal appearance
✔️ Grows approx. 6–8m tall × 3–4m wide (if unpruned) – can be clipped smaller.
 
💡 Special Characteristics
🌿 Burgundy foliage provides striking year-round colour contrast
🌿 Standard form – perfect for formal or modern gardens
🌿 Hardy and low-maintenance once established
🌿 Excellent as a feature in lawns, courtyards, or driveways
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Plant as a specimen feature tree in small gardens or courtyards
✔️ Use in pairs to frame entrances or pathways
✔️ Grow in decorative pots for patios and formal landscapes
✔️ Combine with green-foliaged trees or conifers for bold contrast