Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum' Evergreen closely set dark-green leaves and

closely set dark-green leaves and a dense columnar to rounded habit

A slow-to-moderate growing tree with a dense billowing crown

The tiny yellow flowers are at closer inspection quite attractive but it's the billowy hairs of spent flower stalks which turn smoky pink to purplish pink that give plant its classic appearance

polluted and damp sites

Leaves are glossy green throughout the season

Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum' Evergreen closely set dark-green leaves andDeciduous. A large sized tree with broad, deep purple red young leaves that turn dark green in summer and a rich butter yellow in autumn. Best planted with some shelter from cold winds. Avoid compacted soil. Good for avenues.