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.
- Deciduous shade tree
- Broadly oval
- Showy, bright red and orange-red fall color
- Category: Tree, Native
- Breeder: Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height: 40-50 ft
- Spread: 35-40 ft
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
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.