A very desirable cultivar of the red maple with a pronounced pyramidal form and reliable red fall color; distinctive form and rich colors make this a choice shade tree, ideal for larger landscapes; intolerant of alkaline soils
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Red Sunset is a cultivar with great fall color and good branch structure. Winter buds, clusters of small winter spring flowers, leaf stems, and twigs, are all reddish colored. The glossy green leaves persist on the tree turning orange-red to brilliant red in the fall.
| Dimensions | 40 × 45 in |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Acer rubrum 'Franksred' |
| Exposure | Full Sun To Part Sun |
| Water Requirements | Regular Water |
| Height | 45' |
| Width | 40' |
| Deer Resistance | N |
| Attracts Pollinators | N |
| Photo Credit | Net PS |
Selected for its uniform, upright pyramidal habit and attractive foliage; densely branched with a moderate growth rate; beautiful white and brown mottled bark; best in larger landscapes; very resistant to frost cracking and disease
A stately looking upright evergreen that grows uniformly and is perfect for privacy or wind screening; very resilient and resists ice and snow damage, grows in almost any soil type
A popular high quality small tree with rich deep purple foliage all season long and spectacular fall color in various shades of red and orange, compact and artistic growth habit; demands a place of emminence in the garden
A picturesque specimen tree featuring gracefully weeping golden branches, stunning when overhanging water; needs plenty of wide open space to achieve its best form; tends to drop branchlets, aggressive root system, so do not plant near homes
