Red Sunset Swamp Red Maple Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'- Vibrant Fall Foliage, Easy Care, Perfect for Gardens & Landscapes, Full Sun to Partial Shade, Container Friendly 4-5" cal B&B

Name: Red Sunset Swamp Red Maple Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'- Vibrant Fall Foliage, Easy Care, Perfect for Gardens & Landscapes, Full Sun to Partial Shade, Container Friendly 4-5" cal B&B
Brand: RedCrocus
SKU: nts0158-redcrocus
Price: 4800.00 USD
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SKU:nts0158-redcrocus

Pot Size 4-5" cal B&B

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Red Sunset' Swamp Red Maple Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'

Description

This stunning deciduous tree features vibrant red foliage in the fall, and its adaptable nature makes it ideal for enhancing various landscape designs. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and provides excellent shade and visual interest.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for residential gardens, street plantings, and park landscapes. Its striking fall color also makes it a great feature tree in floral arrangements and landscape focal points.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'
Common Name: Red Sunset' Swamp Red Maple
Size & Growth: Reaches 20-30 ft tall with a spread of 15-20 ft; moderate to fast growth rate
Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Early spring
Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Indoor Friendly: No
Container Friendly: Yes
Deer Resistant: Moderate
Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested
Fragrant: No
Cut Flower: No
Grows Well With: Other shade trees, flowering shrubs, and deciduous perennials

Care Tips

Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in prepared soil; water thoroughly after planting.
Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, especially during establishment.
Soil Type: Prefers moist, acidic to neutral, well-drained soils.
Humidity: Moderate to high humidity levels are ideal.
Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning; remove dead or crossing branches in late winter or early spring.
Winter Care: Protect young trees from harsh winter winds; mulch around base to conserve moisture.
Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery to prevent root stress.
Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring annually.
Special Care: Mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.