Acer truncatum x A. platanoides ‘JFS-KW202’
Crimson Sunset MapleHeight: 35′
Spread: 25′
Shape: Upright oval
Foliage: Deep purple
Feature: Dark purple foliage all season turns reddish bronze in fall
Acer truncatum x A. platanoides ‘JFS-KW202’ – This new J.Frank Schmidt Nursery introduction is another hybrid of the Shantung and Norway Maple. The Crimson Sunset has deep purple foliage all season with an upright compact habit. A rather slow grower however a nice splash of color in the landscape.