Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'

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Red Sunset Maple

 
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

This is a decidous grafted tree. It is valued for its shape and fall color, which is a bright red or orange red. It is upright with an oval form. Its growth is very uniform. 45' tall with 35' spread. Vigorous grower with strong symmetrical branching. Oval crown with upright branching habit.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

40-60'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Street Tree

 

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).