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Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' (Standard) - Red sunset red maple

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Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' (Standard) is a captivating addition to any landscape, revered for its array of transformative colors throughout the year. This hardy, robust tree commands attention with its impressive stature, reaching up to 60 feet in height and spreading 35 feet wide. Spring adorns this deciduous stunner with delicate red flowers, soon giving way to medium green leaves that thrive under full sun to partial shade. As the seasons change, so does the 'Red Sunset,' enchanting onlookers with radiant red to vibrant purple foliage commencing the arrival of autumn. Thriving best in slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soil, it exhibits a modest to rapid growth rate, further demonstrating its ease of adaptation. With its blend of structural beauty and resilient features, Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' offers both aesthetic appeal and gardeners’ satisfaction, making it a prized choice among landscape design enthusiasts.

  • Size: Up to 40 to 60 feet tall and 25 to 35 feet wide
  • Flowers: Red flowers in spring
  • Foliage: Medium green leaves that transition to a brilliant red-orange hue in the fall
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Autumn Colors: Displays vibrant red to purple hues in fall.
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