Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' Evergreen fragrant large pear-shaped fruits ready

fragrant large pear-shaped fruits ready in Oct

One of the best small trees for the brilliance of its autumn colour

Trees seldom exceed 9m in height with a fairly narrow outline

sheltered from cold winds

goblet-shaped flowers which are white with a rosy to violet blush and appear before the leaves in April

Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' Evergreen fragrant large pear-shaped fruits readyDeciduous. 'Crimson Sentry' is a distinctive cultivar which arose as a stunted sport on 'Crimson King' in Oregon 1974. Although the deep purple colour and attractive small spring flowers are retained, 'Crimson Sentry' has smaller leaves, shorter shoots and is much more compact. Trees seldom exceed 9m in height with a fairly narrow outline. Pollution tolerant. Hardy.