Acer rubrum Red Sunset®
Red Sunset® Red Maple
Red Sunset® was introduced 40 years ago by J. Frank Schmidt and has dominated the market ever since. This vigorous-growing tree has a symmetrical, broadly oval shape with the informal graceful habit of the species. Lustrous, glossy green summer foliage changes to brilliant shades of red and orange-red in the fall.
This highly rated and reliable introduction is one of the best for early fall color.
Red maples provide cover for wildlife, nesting sites for birds, and are a good source of early-season nectar.
- Deciduous shade tree
- Broadly oval
- Showy, bright red and orange-red fall color
Specialty Use
| • | Wildlife Garden |
Foliage
| • | Deciduous |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Attributes
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Focal Point |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Native |
| • | Rain Garden |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Water's Edge / Bog Plant |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer rubrum Red Sunset®
Faster growing than sugar maples, but not as fast as silver maples, this is an excellent choice for lawn, street, highway or park plantings, and as a shade tree for residential sites.