32. Norway Maple (Acer
platanoides) is an oft-planted ornamental introduced from Europe. It
normally has green foliage but this variety, "Crimson King", has red
leaves. The Norway Maple can be identified by its leaf, which is broader than
long and by the milky juice that oozes from the leaf stalk (petiole) when it is
broken.
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Spring
Summer
Fall
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'Crimson King' is a very popular cultivar that
many consider to be overused. Leaves emerge bright crimson and deepen to maroon
which persists throughout the growing season. Slower growing than the species.
Fall color is usually a bizarre brownish-maroon.
