Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' - 60-80 CM P9 WHIP

Description
The Red maple 'Brandywine' also has light green leaves. In a sunny location with lime-free, nutrient-rich, moist to wet, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 12 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer rubrum var. tomentosum.

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 'Brandywine's are light green. They are around 6 - 10 cm in size. Red maple 'Brandywine' turns a bright dark red in autumn.

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Red maple 'Brandywine' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ovoid.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Use
Solitary

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