Origin: USA. Deciduous tree with wide
conical or rounded crown. 5-lobed leaves are
initially bright red, deepening to glossy
blackish-red or purple through till autumn.
Flowers in erect corymbs, the red calyx
making a fine contrast to the yellow petals.
Fruit: as A. platanoides. The most vigorous
of the red-leaved A. platanoides, ornamental
even for small gardens and for avenues.