Description
Acer rubrum 'Franksred' | Red Sunset®
Height: 40-50ft
Spread: 30-40ft
Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time/Color: March-April; red
Fall Color: Red/orange
Uses: Specimen, shade tree, street tree
Maintenance: Low
Tree Shape: Rounded, pyramidal
Other: N/A
Red maples are often characterized by their red, well, everything. Flowers, fruit, buds, leafstalks, twigs, and even their new growth are tinged red and the fall color especially is outstanding. Red maples grow well in almost any soil type, provided they are in full sun or part shade, and tolerate wet soils fairly well. They are covered in medium green, trilobed leaves throughout the growing season and have red, inconspicuous flowers that emerge before leafing out in late winter/early spring. Red Sunset® has stunning red/orange autumnal color and is considered one of the best red maples on the market. Selected as the 2000 Iowa Tree of the Year by the Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association.
Acer rubrum is an Iowa native.
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Warranty Information
Deciduous trees are guaranteed for one full year* from date of purchase. For more detailed warranty information, please visit our warranty and returns page.
*Items marked clearance or that are more than 30% off of their original price do not qualify for warranty coverage.
