Red Sunset® Red Maple Acer rubrum 'Franksred'

Red Sunset® Red Maple Acer rubrum 'Franksred'

Plant Highlights:

• Growing Zone: 4-9
• Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
• Botanical Name: Red Sunset® Red Maple Acer rubrum 'Franksred'
• Foliage Color: Large green leaves, 5 inches long
• Flower Color: N/A
• Flower Fragrance: None
• Fall Color: Yes, brilliant red foliage
• Type: Deciduous
• Mature Height: 50' feet tall
• Mature Width: 40’ feet wide
• Growth Rate: Rapid, approximately 3’ per year
• Exposure: Sun
• Soil Needs: Moist well-drained, adaptable
• Water Needs: Occasionally, once established
• Pruning Needs: Recommended to prune crossed branches
• Awards: 
• Grown by: The Plant Factory

Additional Highlights:

• Pollinator Friendly: No
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Pet Friendly: Yes
• Reblooming: No
• Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes

Transform your outdoor space with the breathtaking Red Sunset® Red Maple (Acer rubrum 'Franksred'), an exceptional choice for those who love to cultivate their gardens. This tree is cherished by those who cultivate gardens for its breathtaking fiery red leaves that bring a vibrant splash of color to any landscape in the fall.

Notable Traits:

Ideal for USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9. This plant can grow to an impressive height of 50 feet and a width of 40 feet when fully mature. Despite its pyramidal shape, it offers a wide canopy for ample shade. Shows an impressive growth rate, with an annual increase exceeding 24 inches. 
The leaves experience a lovely change, with vibrant green in the spring and summer shifting to breathtaking hues of red and orange in the fall.

Landscaping Inspiration:

Perfect for crafting an eye-catching focal point in large gardens. Perfect for yards of medium to large size. An excellent choice for enhancing driveways or street-sides with its sturdy design and stunning autumn colors. Design a beautiful natural privacy screen by grouping plants together, guaranteeing an attractive view throughout the seasons.

Care and Maintenance

To ensure maximum growth and plant health, fertilize the Red Sunset® Red Maple in early spring with SR-18-5-10 slow-release fertilizer. The tree is adaptable and does well in city street settings, handling an array of urban stress and pollution. In rural settings, the tree is an excellent performer that requires little maintenance.

Temperature Requirements

The Red Sunset® Red Maple thrives in various temperature conditions, making it a versatile choice for any garden. It can endure temperatures exceeding 95 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer and dropping below 34 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Red Sunset® Red Maple blends the greatest qualities of the Silver and Red Maple trees to create a sturdy, quick-growing tree. It enhances the beauty and value of any landscape or home and is simple to maintain. The Acer Blaze Maple is a great option for any gardening or landscaping project because of its vibrant red leaf, quick growth rate, and disease and insect resistance. Get yours from The Plant Factory, Inc. right now to take advantage of years of beauty and shade in your outdoor area!

 Ordering

Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.

Shipping

The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest-viable product ordered.

Summer - Above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees

Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower.  You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site.  We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.

Why The Plant Factory, Inc is a good choice?

Our plants are grown at our nursery, not staged in a holding yard unattended. Our experienced staff use the best horticultural practices to ensure our plants are of the utmost health and quality. We select your plants as if we were buying them ourselves. Our standard goals are to exceed our customers’ expectations. We pride ourselves for great “out of the box” experiences with hassle-free customer service and quick resolutions.