Acer rubrum
Red Sunset Maple
This outstanding red maple offers brilliant red autumn color that is retained longer than most other Red maples. It has thick foliage and a dense, upright branching habit that makes it a great choice for street and lawn use. Grows faster than Norway and sugar maples, but slower than silver maple.
- Red foliage in fall
- Likes acidic soil
- Nice street tree
Growing Tips:
Sap of this tree can be used to make maple syrup that is inferior in quality to syrups made from the sugar maple.
Characteristics & Attributes
Height: 40-50 feet
Spread: 30-40 feet
Hardiness Zone:
- 3-9