The Sunset Maple (Acer rubrum' Red Sunset') is a cultivar of the Red Maple.

It is known for its brilliant fall colors and adaptability. A popular choice for landscaping, it offers shade, beauty, and seasonal interest. 

• Height: Reaches 40-60 feet tall with a 25-40 foot spread.
• Shape: Rounded to oval crown, making it an excellent shade tree.
• Leaves: Medium-green leaves in spring and summer, turning bright shades of red, orange, or yellow in fall.
• Flowers: Small red flowers bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge.
• Bark: Smooth and gray when young, becoming rougher with age.
• Growth Rate: Medium to fast-growing, adding 1-2 feet annually.
• Sunlight: Sunset Maple thrives in full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Prefers moist, well-draining soil but adapts to a range of conditions.
• Water: Moderate water needs, with better growth in consistently moist soils.

Red Sunset Maples are often planted for shade or as specimen trees because of their striking seasonal colors. They are ideal for lawns, parks, and streets because they tolerate urban conditions, including air pollution.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Spring

Bloom/Foliage Color

Red

Height at Maturity

Over 25 Feet

Care

The Red Sunset Maple trees are super fast growing and with virbant fall foliage.

Plant Reproduction

Red Sunset Maple trees reproduce with seeds and are grafted.

Plant bare root trees during the dormant season in early spring or late fall (November through April). Dig the hole twice as wide as the roots so the soil is well-drained. Position the tree so the root flare is at or just above ground level. Fill the hole back with the soil you dug from and water. Maintain soil moisture, especially in the tree's early years, by providing deep, regular watering. Apply a 2-4 inch mulch away from the trunk at the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune trees during the first few seasons to establish strength and resilience, remove damaged branches, and continue maintenance pruning as the tree matures. Regularly inspect for pests and diseases and apply integrated pest management practices. Protect young trees from mechanical damage and extreme temperatures with tree guards, and stake them if necessary for support, removing the stakes after one or two years.

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