Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’ is a deciduous, medium sized tree. It has large 5 lobed-leaves which are a deep purple\crimson in the spring and summer. Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’ produces yellow flowers (which can be tinted red) in the spring. During the autumn the foliage ranges between orange and brown.
It has a vigorous growth habit, with an eventual height of between 8-12m.