Red Sunset Maple

Brilliant Fall Color
Dependable Shade Tree
Rounded Canopy Form

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Red Sunset Maple

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Red Sunset Maple

Red Sunset Maple is a cultivated red maple shade tree prized for glossy green foliage, a uniform rounded form, and brilliant red to orange-red fall color. It brings dependable shade, strong seasonal interest, and classic ornamental appeal to lawns, streetscapes, and larger landscapes.

Why choose Red Sunset Maple?

Choose Red Sunset Maple for its reliable fall color, handsome structure, and versatile landscape performance. This red maple selection offers a polished canopy shape that works beautifully as a lawn tree, street tree, or large focal point. Its rich green summer foliage gives way to bright autumn tones, while its moderate to fast growth helps create shade and vertical structure over time. It is a strong choice where homeowners want seasonal color with a traditional shade-tree look.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Acer rubrum ‘Franksred’
Common Name: Red Sunset Maple
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Growth Habit: Upright, rounded shade tree

Red Sunset Maple Additional Information

Red Sunset Maple is a selected form of red maple grown for consistent ornamental color and a balanced canopy. Small red flowers may appear in early spring before the leaves emerge, adding subtle seasonal interest. Through summer, the foliage is glossy green and creates a full shade canopy. In fall, the leaves typically turn vivid shades of red, scarlet, and orange-red, giving this tree its standout landscape value.

This deciduous maple is well suited for open lawns, parkways, streetscapes, and large landscape beds where its roots and canopy have room to mature. It prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil but adapts to a range of average landscape conditions once established. Use mulch to protect the root zone and help maintain even soil moisture. Pruning is best focused on young trees to build strong structure, followed by occasional maintenance as the tree matures.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Red Sunset Maple in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil and plenty of room for its mature canopy. Set the root flare at or slightly above soil level and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during the first growing seasons while roots establish. Once established, provide deep watering during extended dry periods, especially in hot, exposed, or sandy sites.

3. Mulching: Apply a broad mulch ring around the root zone to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and reduce turf competition. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk to protect the bark.

4. Pruning: Prune young trees to encourage a strong central leader and well-spaced branches. Remove damaged, crossing, or crowded limbs as needed, using light structural pruning rather than heavy shaping.

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FAQs

How large does Red Sunset Maple get?
Red Sunset Maple typically matures into a medium to large shade tree, often reaching about 40 to 50 feet tall with a spread around 30 to 40 feet in suitable landscape conditions.
What color does Red Sunset Maple turn in fall?
Red Sunset Maple is known for brilliant red to orange-red fall foliage, making it a standout choice for strong autumn color in lawns and larger landscapes.
Where should I plant Red Sunset Maple?
Plant it in an open lawn, parkway, or spacious landscape area where the canopy and root system have room to develop away from foundations, sidewalks, and overhead obstructions.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Seasonal

Mature Height	25' - 40'
Mature Spread	20+ ft
Growth Rate	Moderate, Slow
Botanical Name	Acer rubrum
Bloom Time	Mid spring, Early Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Sapindaceae
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#15 Container, #25 Container, #35 Container, #7 Container, 2-3" Caliper, 3-4″ Caliper

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Growing Zones 4-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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