A striking small tree. The dark green leaves turn a bright red colour very early in the autumn. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Acer rubrum RED SUNSET ®
A striking small tree. The dark green leaves turn a bright red colour very early in the autumn
Additional information
| Generic | Acer |
|---|---|
| Species | rubrum |
| Varietry | RED SUNSET ® |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Acidic, Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Aceraceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Honey fungus, Coral spot |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie |
| Propagation | Grafting, Budding |
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