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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
Cold Tolerant
Container
Container
Garden
Garden
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Native
Native
Full Sun
Full Sun



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, acidic soil with good drainage. Plants will also tolerate a variety of soil conditions such as average to wet, well-drained soil. Ensure you place this tree in an area with enough space.


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.