Crimson King Norway Maple
Acer platanoides
Learn about the crimson king Norway maple including when and why it was planted, how to identify it, and where to find it on campus.
Tree Facts
Traits
- Leaf lobes look like the palm of a hand
- Ridged and creased bark
- Dark red foliage in spring, summer and fall
- Broken leaves and stems produce a milky sap
- Susceptible to verticillium wilt, which is usually fatal
Native Range
- Central United States
- Northern United States
Story of the Tree
The crimson king Norway maple was introduced in the United States in 1947. It originated as a garden cultivar, which means that this species was developed by horticulturists.
This tree's reddish-purple leaves add great visual contrast to the surrounding trees on West Campus, which have green foliage.