Mature Acer rubrum 'Summer Red' Maple tree

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Acer rubrum 'Summer Red' Tree

Name: Acer rubrum 'Summer Red' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: ARS.SG.20.1
Price: 210.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 8 x 5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green-blue in spring and summer, turning red/orange in autumn

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Prefers moist, well-drained sites but tolerant of most soil types

Description

Acer rubrum 'Summer Red' has colourful crimson new leaves and red young stems. It's named for the new growth in summer that continues to produce red young leaves. The attractive lobed leaves mature to green then turn lively shades of red, orange and yellow in autumn.

An eye catching specimen, Acer rubrum 'Summer Red' will grow to a height and spread of 8 metres in 20 years, making it ideal for medium to large gardens. A hardy Red Maple tree, it likes a moist but well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position.

AKA Acer rubrum 'Franksred', Red Maple 'Red Sunset'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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