Redpointe® Red Maple
Acer rubrum 'Frank Jr.' PP #16,769
SKU
40046
Beautiful pyramidal maple with a relatively carefree growth habit, narrower than others, making it an excellent large shade tree for more compact landscapes. Highly adaptable, pest and disease-free, and resistant to leaf chlorosis. Dark green, heat resistant foliage turns a brilliant red in early autumn. Excellent cold hardiness. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | AY-ser RU-brum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 40 to 45 ft. tall, 20 to 30 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Firewise, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Disease Resistance, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Kalmia, Ginkgo, Chionanthus, Picea pungens |
Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Seldom requires pruning.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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