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ACER rubrum 'Brandywine'
Commonly known as Canadian maple, Red maple, Scarlet maple, Swamp maple
Excellent autumn colour, bright to purplish-red.
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Deciduous3- or 5-lobed leaves to 10cm (4in) long, emerging pale yellow, darkening to green before colouring in autumn
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Red
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Height7m (23ft)
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Spread4m (13ft)
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TreeUpright tree with oval crown. Produces erect clusters of tiny flowers followed by twin-winged fruits
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
ACER rubrum 'Brandywine'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowA. rubrum 'October Glory' x 'Autumn Flame'. One of the best for autumn colour in the UK. 6m (20ft) x 4m (13ft) after 10 yearsPests & DiseasesAphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungusPlace of originEastern North America. Garden origin. US National Arboretum, Washington DC. 1994.
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginLobed
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Leaf shapeOvate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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