Selected from a northern Minnesota seed source for its hardiness, tight upright form and red fall color. The large green leaves form a tight canopy on a tree that is slower growing than other red maple cultivars. A new release from Denny Townsend of the U.S. National Arboretum.
Product Description
ACER rubrum ‘Red Rocket’ – Red Rocket Red Maple
Selected from a northern Minnesota seed source for its hardiness, tight upright form and red fall color. The large green leaves form a tight canopy on a tree that is slower growing than other red maple cultivars. Able to thrive in many gardens as well as small urban areas. A new release from Denny Townsend of the U.S. National Arboretum. Selected from a Native species.
Sun: Full Sun/ Part Shade
Soil: Average, Moist, Well-drained
Size: Height 30-35ft., Width 8-12ft.
Zone: 3-8
Flower: Red
Bloom Time: April to May
Attributes: Tolerant to Urban Pollution, Showy Red Flowers, Low Maintenance, Great Fall Color, Very Cold Hardy