Frank's Red Red Sunset is a stunning Acer Rubrum tree grown in zones 3-9. It reaches a height of 40-60ft and is known for its vibrant red foliage in autumn.
Acer Rubrum 'Franksred' Red Sunset
Acer Rubrum 'Franksred' Red Sunset, also known as the Red Sunset Maple, is a beautiful and versatile deciduous tree that is known for its stunning fall color. It is a popular choice for landscaping because of its attractive foliage, showy flowers, and year-round interest.
Red Sunset Maple grows to be 40 to 50 feet tall and 30 to 35 feet wide. It has a pyramidal crown and dense foliage. The leaves are 3 to 4 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide. They are dark green and have a glossy sheen in the summer. In the fall, the leaves turn a brilliant red, orange, and yellow.
Red Sunset Maple blooms in early spring. The flowers are small and red and are arranged in dense clusters. The flowers are not particularly showy, but they are attractive to pollinators. The flowers are followed by clusters of red berries which ripen in the summer. The berries are attractive to birds and other wildlife.
Red Sunset Maple is a relatively low-maintenance tree. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Red Sunset Maple can be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Here are some tips for growing Red Sunset Maple:
- Plant Red Sunset Maple in full sun to partial shade.
- Choose a well-drained soil.
- Water Red Sunset Maple regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize Red Sunset Maple in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune Red Sunset Maple as needed to maintain its shape and size.
Red Sunset Maple is a beautiful and versatile tree that can add interest to any landscape. It is a good choice for planting in a variety of locations, including foundation plantings, street trees, and parks. It can also be used as a specimen tree.
In addition to its ornamental value, Red Sunset Maple also provides a number of environmental benefits. It helps to improve air quality by filtering pollutants from the air. It also provides food and shelter for a variety of wildlife, including birds, squirrels, and rabbits.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plants are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in Fall and Winter and will lose most of their leaves looking dead and dry, this is very normal. They will flush out in Spring.We cannot ship certain plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by the Department of Agriculture.
