ACER rubrum Red Sunset®

Vigorous growing tree with a strong and symmetrical branching habit. Foliage is lustrous green changing to brilliant shades of red and orange in fall. Selected from native species.

Product Description

ACER rubrum Red Sunset® – Red Sunset® Maple

(aka. ‘Franksred’)

Vigorous growing tree with a strong and symmetrical branching habit. Foliage is lustrous green changing to brilliant shades of red and orange in fall. Has beautiful showy red flowers, males flowers are yellow. Best used for a shade tree, street tree or for a rain garden. Tolerant of a wild range of soils. Selected from native species.

Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade

Soil: Average, Slightly Acidic, Well-drained

Size: Height 40-50ft., Width 30-40ft.

Zone: 3-9

Flower: Red, Male Flowers are Yellow

Bloom Time: March

Attributes: Low Maintenance, Beautiful Fall Color, Tolerant to Wet Soils and Air Pollution