Acer rubrum
red maple
- bare root | 1.2m tall
- £49.99
- available to order from autumn 2024
- 9 litre pot | 1.2 - 1.5m tall
- £79.99
- available to order from late spring
Delivery options
- Standard £7.95
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained neutral to acid soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Famed for its beautiful autumn hues, Acer rubrum is a deciduous tree that grows relatively quickly. When young, it has a pyramidal shape but matures into a rounded or oval form. In early spring, it produces small red flowers in upright clusters followed by winged, red fruit. The leaves emerge with a reddish tinge in spring, transitioning to dark green with whitish undersides. During the autumn, they often turn striking shades of yellow and red. The red maple is an excellent choice for showcasing as a specimen plant in lawns, and thrives in moist, slightly acidic conditions, which are ideal for achieving the most vibrant autumn colours. - Garden care: Add a top-dressing of a multi-purpose fertiliser around the base of the plant in late spring. No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant.