It is, like mostmaples, a tree that can be somewhat untidy.
The plentiful seeds can create issues that might haunt you for a few years.
That has a lot to do with the fact that it tolerates a wide range of soils.
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The only soil where it will have a tough time is poor draining soil.
During winter, its relatively weak wood is prone to breakage under ice and wind stress.
In the summer, high heat combined with harsh sun and high winds can lead to leaf scorch.
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Pruning
Pruning a healthy Crimson King Norway maple is not necessary.
The second is almost as easy; it requires more time and effort.
This method will have you collect thesamaras(helicopters) and remove the wings to expose the seed.
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To ensure success, plant more than one, as you may not get 100% germination.
As the disease progresses, branches will start to decay and drop, which is where the danger exists.
The fungi will be an ochre color with cream borders and be roughly a foot in length.
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Once infected, the branches will start to die, and then eventually, so will the entire tree.
These masses will harden and fall off during the cold winter months to only form the following year again.
Preventing root rot of all types is best done by not overwatering and planting in areas with adequate drainage.
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Under perfect conditions a Crimson King maple will live to about 250 years.
That being said, you’re free to certainly try.
