Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' - 150-175 CM FTH. WHIP C10

Description
The Red maple 'Sun Valley' (Acer rubrum) is a cone-shaped tree that produces dark red flowers. They appear from March to April. The Red maple 'Sun Valley' 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 approx. 15 metres and grows to a width of approx. 10 metres.

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

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

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Red maple 'Sun Valley' 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

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