Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' Batch No:178471 Windy positions should also be

Windy positions should also be avoided

Undoubtebly best in winter and early spring when the branches are bare and can be admired together with the decorative catkins

dark copper-red leaves contrast beautifully against the profusion of pink

needles give a dreamy billowing texture and very large pine cones provide a seasonal interest

Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' Batch No:178471 Windy positions should also be'Royal Red' is very similar to the 'Crimson King' cultivar but is slightly more upright, slower growing and more maroon purple in colour. As it isn't as vigorous it is less prone to frost cracks. Bears small yellow red tinged flowers together with the emerging dark foilage in spring. Yellow and orange autumn colour. Hardy.