Acer rubrum 'Karpick' - 20-30 CM C3 WHIP

Description
The Red maple 'Karpick' (Acer rubrum) is a cone-shaped tree that produces red flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from March to April. The Red maple 'Karpick' also has medium 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 is around 10 metres wide.

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

Bulletpoints
* Attractive red-orange autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Red maple 'Karpick's are medium green, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Red maple 'Karpick' turns bright red-orange in autumn.

Spread
North America.

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

Growth
Red maple 'Karpick' is a conical growing tree with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 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 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.

Flower
The red flowers of Red maple 'Karpick' appear in clusters from March to April.

Use
Solitary

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