Red Sunset® Red Maple
Acer rubrum 'Franksred'
SKU
00127
Considered one of the best for early fall color! The glossy green leaves provide a very dynamic show, as they turn a brilliant orange-scarlet when temperatures begin to cool. This large deciduous tree has a pyramidal form when young that becomes rounded with age. A wonderful choice for use as a high profile shade tree in larger landscapes.
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Full sun
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | AY-ser RU-brum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 40 to 50 ft. tall, 30 to 35 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Specimen, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Poor Soils, Tolerates Wet Soils, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Spruce (Picea); Pine (Pinus); Maidenhair (Ginkgo); Beech (Fagus); Oak (Quercus) |
Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Best color in full sun, but tolerates light shade. Water deeply and regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; prefers regular moisture but tolerates drier soils. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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