In the spring, Acer platanoides ‘Nigrum’ produces large purple-red leaves that eventually shift to a purple hue during the summer and retain that color until autumn. During this time, the leaves will transform into a striking blend of orange and crimson. The shallow root system of Acer platanoides ‘Nigrum’ has the potential to cause disruption in sidewalks and driveways, but it can endure air pollution and is simple to relocate. It flourishes in soil that is both moist and well-drained, but it can also adapt to dry areas that encounter occasional drought and wetlands that experience occasional flooding. Acer platanoides is deciduous and native to eastern and central Europe and western Asia. Learn more about Acer platanoides.