Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'
Red Sunset' Red Maple
Red Sunset' Red Maple
Exposure
- Sun
- Partial shade
Rusticity
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Bloom time
- April
- May
- Dark green summer leaves
- Spectacular fall leaves
- Popular landscaping choice
- Fast growth
- Very tolerant of a variety of soil conditions.
The Red Sunset maple is a spectacular deciduous tree that will brighten your garden with its flamboyant colors all year round. This medium-sized tree (reaching 10 meters tall at maturity) has a rounded and compact crown that provides beautiful shade.
Features:
- Foliage: The dark green leaves of the 'Red Sunset' take on reddish hues in spring before turning into a fireworks display of red, orange and yellow in fall.
- Flowering: In early spring, the Red Sunset maple is adorned with small red flowers that attract pollinators.
- Growth: This medium-growing tree adapts to a variety of soils and light conditions.
- Hardiness: The Red Sunset maple is hardy to zone 4, which means it can withstand winter temperatures down to -32°C.
Growing information:
- Soil: The Red Sunset maple prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil.
- Light: This tree thrives in full sun or partial shade.
- Watering: Water your Red Sunset maple regularly, especially during dry periods.
- Pruning: Light pruning is recommended each year to maintain the shape of the tree and promote healthy growth.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Spacing
914 - 1219 cm
Spread
914 - 1219 cm
Height
1219 - 1829 cm
Spacing
360 - 480 in.
Spread
360 - 480 in.
Height
480 - 720 in.
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Rounded
- Oval
Flowering colours:
- Red
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Tolerates dry, well-drained soils
- when properly installed.
Maintenance:
- Easy
- Prune autumn for shape
Soil requirement:
- Well drained
- Fertile
Features
Features
Resistance:
- White-tailed Deer
- Diseases
- Salt
Attract:
- Pollinators
- Birds
Use:
- Open ground
- Isolated
- Clumps
Attribute:
- Autumn colors
- Fast growth
- Shade