Deep green, trident foliage with beautiful fall color, red flowers in spring. Excellent tree for shade and as a specimen. Fairly quick growing with a pyramidal to rounded habit.
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Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'
Red Maple
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farm
- Great shade tree
- Fall foliage is bright red
- Fairly quick growing
- Tends to grow in a pyramidal-rounded form
Cold Tolerant
Container
Garden
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Native
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Height: 40-50 ft
Spread: 30-40 ft
Price Level 1: $159.99~#7
Bloom Color:
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Fall Color
- Cold Tolerant
- Native
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Red
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Acer
Common Name: Red Maple
Deep green, trident foliage with beautiful fall color, red flowers in spring. Excellent tree for shade and as a specimen. Fairly quick growing with a pyramidal to rounded habit.