Acer rubrum 'Redpointe' (Frank Jr) - MULTISTEM 175-200 CM RB

Description
The Red maple 'Redpointe'® (Acer rubrum) is a broad, pyramidal small tree that produces red flowers arranged in umbrella clusters. They appear from March to April. The Red maple 'Redpointe'® also has shiny, palmate, dark green leaves. Its bark is silver-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, Acer rubrum 'Frank Jr. Redpoint'®.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * attractive bright red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Red maple 'Redpointe'®s are dark green, palmate, glossy, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Red maple 'Redpointe'® turns bright red in autumn.

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Red maple 'Redpointe'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Red maple 'Redpointe'® is a small tree that grows broadly and pyramidally with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 8 - 10 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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 'Redpointe'® appear in umbrella clusters from March to April.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Acer rubrum 'Redpointe'® are reddish-brown.

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