Acer Rubrum (Canadian Maple) 'Red Sunset'

Species	:	Acer Rubrum Red Sunset
Common Name(s)	:	Canadian Maple,Maple,Red Sunset
Tree Features	:	Autumn Colour,Low Fruit Fall,Large Leaves
Genus	:	Acer
Seasons of Interest	:	Autumn Interest
Shape	:	Oval
Mature Size	:	Medium (10-15m)
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tree uses	:	Avenue Trees,Parkland Trees

An American form of Red Maple, bred in the 1960's is also known by the name "Franksred".

Rated very highly by arborists for its good branch angle formation and landscape architects for its outstanding and long lived autumn display of leaf colour.

Surely one of the most beautiful cultivars of Acer rubrum, this medium, broadly oval tree is regularly branched, and is an excellent choice for sheltered avenues.

Its thick, dark, shiny foliage puts on a great display of red autumn colour.

As a cautionary note, the presence of manganese in the soil is vital for Acer rubrum types to perform.

Please refer to Acer freemanii Autumn Blaze and Armstrong if you have not got the soil to support your choice.

Mature height: 10-15m

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