Red Sunset Maple

Red Sunset Maple

Red Sunset Maple

Red Sunset Maple

Red Sunset Maple

Red Sunset Maple

Red Sunset Maple (Acer rubrum)

Red Sunset Maple is a remarkable variety of red maple celebrated for its sturdy branches and deep, glossy green foliage. This tree not only adds significant shade but also enhances the beauty of any home's landscape. This extraordinary tree is bound to make your neighbors green with envy, longing for one in their yard!

Red Sunset Maple is the quintessential red maple, celebrated for its strong, symmetrical branching and impressive growth rate. In early spring, the tree showcases small clusters of red flowers before its lush, glossy green leaves emerge. As autumn approaches, the foliage transforms into a breathtaking display of red and orange shades. Its attractive oval canopy offers both beauty and shade during warm summer months. With its stunning form and desirable fall colors, the Red Sunset Maple is an excellent choice for residential yards, enhancing the visual allure of the landscape.

Plant the Red Sunset Maple in areas where you can appreciate its stunning seasonal hues and shade. Elevate your home's parkway, front yard, or backyard by positioning this tree as the centerpiece of your landscape. Considering its mature size, be sure to plant it at least 15 feet away from buildings to accommodate its full growth.

The Red Sunset Maple thrives in full sun to partial shade and favors well-drained soil. While it can adapt to a variety of site conditions, it's advisable to avoid compacted soils. To ensure a strong & healthy root system.

How To Grow Your Own Red Sunset Maple Trees

To grow a Red Sunset maple tree from new growth, you can either start from seed or take a cutting. If starting from seed, collect the seeds from a mature Red Sunset maple tree and then plant them after a cold stratification period. Alternatively, you can take a 4-8 inch cutting from a healthy Red Sunset maple tree in mid-summer or early fall, prepare it by removing leaves and scraping bark, and then root it in a rooting medium.

All of our Red Sunset Maple Trees are started from seeds that drop off our main Red Sunset Maple Trees. Red Sunset Maple Trees like to be planted in full or partial sun and grow rather quickly.

Note: Potted Red Sunset Maple Trees can be transplanted almost any time of the year since their root system is barely disturbed with little or no stress to the plant when transplanted.