Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley'
red maple 'Sun Valley'
- 12 litre pot | 1.6m tall | grafted
- £179.99
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained neutral to acid soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Hardiness: fully hardy
With its fiery autumn colour and compact size, Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' is a popular medium-sized, deciduous tree whose crown develops into an oval to rounded shape.
The young foliage emerges reddish-green before maturing to bright green in summer, and clusters of tiny red flowers adorn the bare branches in early spring.
The classic 3-5 lobed, maple-shaped leaves turn brilliant shades of orange and red in October, the colour being more vibrant and lasting longer than other varieties when grown in neutral to acid soils. An excellent landscape tree option.
The young foliage emerges reddish-green before maturing to bright green in summer, and clusters of tiny red flowers adorn the bare branches in early spring.
The classic 3-5 lobed, maple-shaped leaves turn brilliant shades of orange and red in October, the colour being more vibrant and lasting longer than other varieties when grown in neutral to acid soils. An excellent landscape tree option.
Plant in a sheltered spot, away from cold winds. Dig in a hole twice the size the root ball, add well-rotted organic matter and stake when young. Do not allow to dry out while it is getting established.
Protect young trees from winter frost with a 10cm (4in) mulch of organic matter, taking care to leave space around the trunk of the tree.
No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant. Avoid pruning at any other time of the year as acers tend to 'bleed' sap if cut while they are actively growing.
Protect young trees from winter frost with a 10cm (4in) mulch of organic matter, taking care to leave space around the trunk of the tree.
No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant. Avoid pruning at any other time of the year as acers tend to 'bleed' sap if cut while they are actively growing.
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