Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' - STD 18-20 CM CONT

Description
The Red maple 'Fairview Flame' also has dark 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 10 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer rubrum var. tomentosum, Acer rubrum 'Fairview'.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive green-red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Red maple 'Fairview Flame's are dark green. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Red maple 'Fairview Flame' turns bright green-red in autumn.

Spread
North America.

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

Growth
Red maple 'Fairview Flame' is a loosely growing tree with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 8 - 10 m wide. As a rule, it grows 5 - 15 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 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 sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Use
Solitary

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