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Red Maple Brandywine

Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

An amazing shade tree with fantastic color is the American Red Maple. Early in the spring, before the green leaves with crimson undertones appear, tiny scarlet blooms steal the spotlight. These maples have solid green leaves that grow into a striking scarlet red in the fall. This resilient red maple is versatile and cold-hardy. Once it has been established, it can withstand moist soil and is drought-tolerant. Due to its strong tolerance for air pollution, this magnificent tree is a great choice for a street tree.

Plant Type Native, Trees
Hardiness Zone 4-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Shade
Season of Interest Spring
Height25' - 35' (ft), 35' - 45' (ft), 45' - 55' (ft)
Spread25' - 35' (ft), 35' - 45' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Great Foliage
Tolerance Cold, Drought, Heat, Wet Soil
Attracts Birds, Wildlife
Garden Uses Rain Gardens, Specimen
Red Maple Brandywine | Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' || An amazing shade tree with fantastic color is the American Red Maple. Early in the spring, before the green leaves with crimson undertones appear, tiny scarlet blooms steal the spotlight. These maples have solid green leaves that grow into a striking scarlet red in the fall. This resilient red maple is versatile and cold-hardy. Once it has been established, it can withstand moist soil and is drought-tolerant. Due to its strong tolerance for air pollution, this magnificent tree is a great choice for a street tree.
Native, Full Sun, Partial Shade, Spring, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained, Great Foliage, Cold Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Wildlife, Rain Gardens, Specimen
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