Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' - P9

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
Red maple 'Sun Valley' is a conical tree with a closed, opaque 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant 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.