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Red Sunset® Red Maple
Acer rubrum 'Franksred'
Pronunciation: AY-ser RU-brum
SKU #00127
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 40 to 50 ft. tall, 30 to 35 ft. wide.
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| Description | 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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| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Orange |
| Companion Plants | Spruce (Picea); Pine (Pinus); Maidenhair (Ginkgo); Beech (Fagus); Oak (Quercus) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
Style
| Flower Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Orange |
| Companion Plants | Spruce (Picea); Pine (Pinus); Maidenhair (Ginkgo); Beech (Fagus); Oak (Quercus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Red Sunset® Red Maple produce flowers?
Early spring
Is Red Sunset® Red Maple evergreen or deciduous?
Red Sunset® Red Maple is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Red Sunset® Red Maple?
Red Sunset® Red Maple is Fall Color, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Benefits Birds.
Is Red Sunset® Red Maple resistant to pests or animals?
Very Wet Areas, Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Red Sunset® Red Maple grow?
Red Sunset® Red Maple has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Red Sunset® Red Maple?
Red Sunset® Red Maple grows in an Rounded habit.
What color are Red Sunset® Red Maple flowers?
Red Sunset® Red Maple produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Red Sunset® Red Maple?
Red Sunset® Red Maple has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Red Sunset® Red Maple?
Good companion plants for Red Sunset® Red Maple include: Spruce (Picea); Pine (Pinus); Maidenhair (Ginkgo); Beech (Fagus); Oak (Quercus).
How do I care for Red Sunset® Red Maple?
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.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.