Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' Franks Red Maple

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Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' Tree

Name: Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: ARR.SS.12.1
Price: 85.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Small red flowers and green leaves in spring, turning to bright red and orange in autumn. Impact all year-round.

From £85

From £85 ~~£85~~

Available As:

Mature standard tree

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

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 8 x 4 metres in 20 years

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

Soil Prefers moist well-drained sites, most soil types

Description

With a more upright habit, Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' has the same fantastic autumn colours as other Red Maples trees. Developed by J Frank Schmidt, this variety also goes by the name 'Franksred'. Attractive three lobed leaves emerge green in spring and are supplemented by very small, red flowers. In autumn, the leaves turn bright shades of orange and red.

Growing to 8 x 4 metres in 20 years, Acer rubrum Red Sunset is ideal for medium to large gardens. It is a hardy tree although prefers a sheltered position in full sun to partial shade. Acer rubrum 'Franksred' holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit so is sure to be an excellent choice.

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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