Acer rubrum - P9

Description
The Red maple (Acer rubrum) is a cone-shaped tree that produces dark red flowers. They appear from March to April. The Red maple also has dark green leaves. Its bark is grey. 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.

Bulletpoints
* red shoots * attractive orange-yellow, red autumn colouring * Flood-tolerant, long-term flood-tolerant, can be partially overgrown, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Red maples are dark green, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Red maple is bright orange-yellow to red in autumn.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Red maple has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped.

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 dark red flowers appear from March to April.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Acer rubrum are red.

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