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Sunset Red Maple

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Sunset Red Maple Acer rubrum

Sunset red maple

Scientific Name: Acer rubrum - 'Red Sunset.' Mature Height: 50 to 60 feet.

Spread: 40 to 50 feet. Growth Rate: Fast (two feet or more per year).

Flowers: Tiny red flowers in spring.

Foliage: Deciduous; red in early spring, change to green all summer, brilliant red late fall. These stunning red leaves hang on for at least three weeks most years, making the Red Sunset one of the best trees for fall color.

Hardiness Zones : 4 through 8.

Culture: Requires full sun to partial shade. While the tree is drought tolerant once established, it prefers wet soil or at least to be kept moist for optimal growth. This red maple variety is highly adaptable to many soil types.
 2 1/2" $150, 10 gallon $50(7-8') both look nice now

B&B can be dug now
until AprilB&B can be dug now from our NC farm until April, our containers will be ready mid-summer. We also have these available from our GA location that are pre-dug, we can ship them anytime.

 

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We ship to locations from Dallas,TX to Rhode Island