Latin Name - Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'
Height - 35-45 feet
Spread - 25-40 feet
Growth Rate - Moderate
USDA Zone - 3 to 7
Drought Tolerance - Low
This maple is popular for its purple-green foliage throughout the summer. Like other Norway maples, it produces dense shade and grows a shallow root system that competes with grass. Oval to rounded in outline, this cultivar grows at a slower rate than its green cousins.