Acer rubrum 'Scanlon' - 80-100 CM C7.5

Description
The Red maple 'Scanlon' (Acer rubrum) is a columnar small tree that produces dark red flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from March to April. The Red maple 'Scanlon' also has shiny, medium 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 12 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

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

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-red autumn colouring * Long-term flood-tolerant, can be partially built over, trunk protection recommended

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

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

Spread
United States.

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

Growth
Columnar.

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 of Red maple 'Scanlon' appear in clusters from March to April.

Use
Solitary

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