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Acer rubrum Brandywine

Brandywine Maple

A moderate, oval-to-rounded crown and pronounced, persistent, autumn red to purple-red fall colour are just part of this tree's appeal. Effective as a lawn or shade tree.

  • »  Crown matures to an oval, rounded form
  • »  Emerald-green leaves emerge in the spring
  • »  Foliage turns bright red to brilliant purple in the fall
  • »  Long-lasting show of fall colour
  • »  Slow-growing cultivar
  • »  Seedless

15gal
$315.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:8-10 m
  • Spread:4-6 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
Habit
• Oval
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Crimson
• Green
• Orange
• Purple
• Red
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

A cross of red maple cultivars ‘October Glory’ and ‘Autumn Flame’, the variant ‘Brandywine’, was released for its resistance to leafhoppers. It turns colour later in the fall than the popular 'October Glory'. Depending on the season and climatic conditions, it can have a long-lasting show of colour ranging from orange to red to brilliant purple. This is a male tree, producing no seeds.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

Grows best in full sun and an acidic soil, that is medium to wet, with good drainage.