Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame' - STD 14-16 CM CONT

Description
The Red maple 'Autumn Flame' also has palmate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with lime-free, nutrient-rich, moist to wet, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 metres and grows to a width of approx. 10 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer rubrum var. tomentosum, Acer freemanii 'Autumn Flame'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive dark red autumn colouring * Long-term flood-tolerant, can be partially built over, trunk protection recommended

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Red maple 'Autumn Flame's are medium green, palmate. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Red maple 'Autumn Flame' turns a bright dark red in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Red maple 'Autumn Flame' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Red maple 'Autumn Flame' is a dense and branched small tree with a closed, opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 7 - 10 m and is approx. 6 - 10 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Use
Solitary

Root
Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.