A medium-sized tree to 15 m tall. The crown is wide conical to oval. In maturity strongly akin to 'Crimson Sentry', but especially when juvenile it has a wider crown. 'Crimson King' also grows much more vigorously. The leaf is shiny dark red. Flowers and fruit are typical of the species. Was selected in Belgium in 1937 by the French company Barbier & Co., but only introduced in 1947 by Gulfstream Nursery, USA. Used as park tree and solitary. The cultivar grows in any soil, but does not tolerate stagnant groundwater and peaty soils. Good wind tolerance.