Somerset Red Maple Plant

Somerset Red Maple (Acer rubrum 'Somerset') is a hybrid red maple tree that is known for its bright red fall color.

• It is a cross between the October Glory and Autumn Flame red maples.
• It grows 35-50 feet tall and 30-40 feet wide.
• It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
• It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9.

Somerset Red Maple is a popular choice for shade trees and street trees. It is also a good choice for small gardens, as it can be pruned to keep it to a manageable size.

Here are some of the features of Somerset Red Maple:

• It has a dense, oval canopy.
• The leaves are bright red in the fall.
• The bark is smooth and gray.
• It is a fast-growing tree.
• It is relatively pest- and disease-resistant.

Here are some tips for caring for Somerset Red Maple:

• Plant it in a sunny spot with moist, well-drained soil.
• Water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
• Fertilize it once a year in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• Prune it in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and to shape the tree.
• Protect it from pests and diseases with regular applications of insecticidal soap or neem oil.

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 (plant 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 - very normal. They will flush out in spring.

We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.