Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Leaf Description
lobed palmate leaves
Plant Profile: Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®
Names
Crimson Sunset® Maple
Phonetic Spelling:AY-ser
Genus:Acer
Species:
Family:Sapindaceae
The Crimson Sunset® Maple is a hybrid resulting from the crossbreeding of A. truncatum and A. platanoides. This tree features striking crimson-purple foliage and exhibits superior heat resistance, flourishing in conditions where other purple-leaved varieties may struggle. Its vibrant purple hue persists throughout the summer, transitioning to a rich maroon in the autumn.
This maple is simple to cultivate, thriving in average, moderately moist, well-drained soil, and it adapts well to various soil types. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can be utilized as a shade tree, a standout specimen, or planted in small clusters.
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® Feature Summary
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® Image Gallery
Tags
#deciduous
#shade tree
#heat tolerant
#specimen
#red leaves
#disease resistant
#deer resistant
#deciduous tree
#compact habit
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Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® Feature Summary
Leaves
lobed palmate leaves
Deciduous
Red/Burgundy
Purple/Lavender
Red/Burgundy
Palmasect
Lobed
Bark
Light Brown
Attributes
Woody
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Acid (<6.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Good Drainage
Moist
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
Clay
Loam (Silt)
Fruit
Samara
Flowers
Insignificant
Stem
Landscape
Mass Planting
Shade Tree
Accent
Specimen
Barrier
Deer
Heat
Diseases
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® Image Gallery
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® Leaves
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Leaf Color
Purple/Lavender
Red/Burgundy
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Deciduous Leaf Fall Color
Red/Burgundy
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® Bark
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Bark Description
Tan
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Bark Color
Light Brown
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® Attributes
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® Whole Plant Traits
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® Cultural Conditions
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® Fruit
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Fruit Type
Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® Flowers
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® Stem
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset® Landscape
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Acer x 'JFS-KW202' Crimson Sunset®: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
