Franksred

Acer rubrum Red Sunset is also known as Franksred and was developed in the 1960s in America. Its vibrant leaf and broadly oval uniform habit makes this a most attractive form of Red Maple but its real show happens in the autumn when its green leaves turn a dramatic red.

Acer rubrum types like fertile free drained soils with the presence of trace elements including manganese. They also like it on the acid side of neutral to get the best leaf colour.

Best for large gardens and parkland, we reckon Acer rubrum Red Sunset is the pick of all of the Acer rubrum types.

Mature height: 7-12m

Common names

Franksred

Height of tree

7-12m

Soil type

Well drained, Acidic

Shape

Rounded

Foliage Colour

Green

Looks good in

Autumn

Location

Garden

Genus

Acer

Autumn Colour

Yes