You should plant your tree in well-drained soil, specifically loam soil. Loam soil is mostly made of sand and silt with a little clay. The pH of the soil should be between 6.0 and 7.0, meaning a slightly acidic or neutral pH soil is best. Fertilizer. You can maintain tree growth by applying fertilizer annually during the spring.This bold landscape tree creates dense shade with its large, deeply lobed leaves. The maroon-purple foliage makes a distinctive and dramatic statement alongside green-leafed conifers. Foliage develops a reddish-bronze color in the fall. An excellent lawn or park tree. Slower growing than others of its species.
The two look nothing alike. Crimson King has dark purple leaves all summer and each leaf has a distinct shape with many pointed lobes in a circle. October Glory has green leaves all summer which it usually has three main pointed lobes. See the pictures below. Here is pictures of (Acer platanoides ÂCrimson KingÂ)
Crimson King Maple Tree Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'. Crimson King Maple Tree. Crimson King Maples have deep, sharp leaf margins. * Images shown are of mature plants. $179.99. $179.99. Select a size: 3-4 ft. Add to Cart.QVeX. 341 289 72 50 369 87 290 265 313