Maple Crimson Sentry - 330mm pot STANDARD
Please note- due to recent heat and wind events, the leaves on these have slight leaf burn. This is cosmetic only and won’t affect growth. Trees are loosing their leaves soon for Autumn anyway. Price has been adjusted to suit.
🍁✨ 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. 1.5mtall – 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



















