Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset®' (Red Sunset® Maple)
Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset®'
Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset®' - Red Sunset® Maple from Taylor's Nursery
Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset®' - Red Sunset® Maple from Taylor's Nursery
Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset®'
Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset®'

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
  • Broad, oval crown
  • Showy, bright red and orange-red fall color

  • Category: Tree, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • Height: 40-50 ft
  • Spread: 35-40 ft
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Landscape Characteristics
• Branch Structure
• Foliage Color
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
Classification by Use
• Color Impact
• Native
• Shade Tree
• Street Tree
Habit
• Pyramidal
• Upright
Light Requirement
• Part Sun
• Sun
Foliage
• Deciduous
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
Growth Rate
• Fast
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Well-Drained
• Wet Soil/Wetlands
Foliage Color
• Green
• Orange
• Red
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.