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Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® is often confused with:
Acer platanoides Acer platanoides
Acer truncatum Acer truncatum
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Sinojackia rehderiana Flower Close-up Spring (Craven County, NC)
Ulmus americana Full Form
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® has some common insect problems:
Common Insect Pests of Maple in North Carolina
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® has some common disease problems:
Common Disease Pests of Maple in North Carolina

Crimson Sunset® Maple Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®

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Description

Crimson Sunset® maple is a hybrid deciduous tree in the Sapindaceae (soapberry) family.  It is a cross between A. truncatum x A. platanoides with showy crimson-purple leaves and increased heat tolerance thriving where other purple-leaved plants suffer. The purple color holds throughout the summer and matures to maroon in the fall.

It is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Plant in full sun to partial shade.

Use as a shade tree, specimen or small groups.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious problems. See potential insect and disease problem fact sheets to the left.

The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common maple diseases and insect pests.  

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#deciduous#shade tree#heat tolerant#specimen#red leaves#disease resistant#deer resistant#deciduous tree#compact habit
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#deciduous#shade tree#heat tolerant#specimen#red leaves#disease resistant#deer resistant#deciduous tree#compact habit
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Acer
    Family:
    Sapindaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
    Dimensions:
    Height: 30 ft. 0 in. - 35 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 20 ft. 0 in. - 25 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Tree
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Oval
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Type:
    Samara
  • Flowers:
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Insignificant
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Purple/Lavender
    Red/Burgundy
    Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
    Red/Burgundy
    Leaf Shape:
    Palmasect
    Leaf Margin:
    Lobed
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    lobed palmate leaves
  • Bark:
    Bark Color:
    Light Brown
    Bark Description:
    Tan
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Lawn
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Barrier
    Mass Planting
    Shade Tree
    Specimen
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Diseases
    Heat