Botanical profile

Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'

Latin name
Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'
Common name
Red Sunset Maple
Type
TREE
Family
Sapindaceae

Acer rubrum ‘Red Sunset’ is a spectacular ornamental red maple highly valued for its flamboyant autumn foliage, offering vibrant red, burnt orange, and sometimes purple hues, which illuminate flowerbeds, driveways, or large gardens in the fall. During the growing season, its glossy green foliage elegantly structures the landscape, while its rounded and well-proportioned silhouette makes it an ideal choice as a focal point, accent tree, or specimen. Very hardy and adaptable to a variety of moist, well-drained soils, this maple prefers a sunny to partial shade exposure, allowing it to fully develop the intensity of its seasonal colors.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 3-9
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate to regular
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Soil type
Moist, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Subtle red (before leaves)
Fruiting
Decorative samaras
Foliage color
Bright green ? bright red / orange / purple (autumn)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded / Upright
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
18 m (59 ft)
Width
12 m (39 ft)
Growth rate
Fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

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