Botanical profile

Acer platanoides 'Royal Red'

Latin name
Acer platanoides 'Royal Red'
Common name
'Royal Red' Maple
Type
TREE
Family
Sapindaceae

Acer platanoides ‘Royal Red’ is a highly decorative ornamental maple valued for its intense reddish-purple foliage from spring onwards, which maintains a dark, rich color throughout the season before sometimes developing pronounced autumnal hues. Its rounded, full silhouette brings an elegant and structured presence to flowerbeds, avenues, or large gardens, creating a striking contrast with surrounding green foliage. Very hardy and adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils, this maple prefers a sunny to semi-shaded exposure, which allows it to fully develop the intensity of its colors and offer lasting visual interest.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2–7
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate to regular
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Well drained, fertile
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Subtle greenish-yellow (spring)
Fruiting
Decorative Samares
Foliage color
Intense purplish-red
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded / Upright
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
10–14 m (33–46 ft)
Width
26–39 ft (8–12 m)
Growth rate
Moderate to fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

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