Maple Crimson Sentry - 330mm pot

🍁✨ Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ – Crimson Sentry Maple ✨🌳
 
The Crimson Sentry Maple (Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’) is a stunning upright ornamental maple, famous for its rich burgundy foliage and compact, formal habit. 🌿🍁 Perfect as a feature tree, avenue planting, or for smaller gardens needing height without excessive width.
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ Planted in a large 330mm pot 🌳
✔️ Approx. 2m tall right now – advanced size, ready for instant impact.
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Best in full sun to part shade ☀️🌤️
✔️ Thrives in fertile, well-drained soils – prefers protection from extreme heat.
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Striking burgundy foliage from spring through autumn 🍁❤️
✔️ Autumn colour intensifies into fiery crimson and maroon shades 🍂🔥
✔️ Deciduous – bare in winter, showcasing its upright branching.
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Naturally upright, columnar form
✔️ Grows approx. 6–8m tall × 3–4m wide
✔️ Compact, formal shape makes it ideal for suburban gardens.
 
💡 Special Characteristics
🌿 Burgundy foliage offers stunning year-round contrast
🌿 Upright form – perfect for narrow or structured plantings
🌿 Hardy, low-maintenance, and long-lived
🌿 A true standout in any autumn colour collection
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Plant as a specimen tree in lawns, courtyards, or gardens
✔️ Line driveways or pathways for a formal, colourful avenue
✔️ Pair with green-foliaged trees or conifers for contrast
✔️ Combine with maples like October Glory® or Autumn Blaze® for fiery autumn displays