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    ACER rubrum
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    ACER rubrum

    Commonly known as Canadian maple, Red maple, Scarlet maple, Swamp maple

    Widely recognised as one of the most spectacular trees for autumn colour. Best in acid soil
     
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    • Good to know
      Grow in acidic soil for best colour
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      Eastern North America
    • Deciduous
      3- or 5-lobed, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, blue-white beneath.
    • Red
    • Fully hardy
    • Lobed
    • Ovate
    • Height
      20m (70ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
      Round-headed to open-crowned tree. Produces erect clusters of tiny flowers.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable 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.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      20m (70ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
      		  
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    Varieties
    ACER rubrum 'Brandywine'
    Canadian maple, Red maple, Scarlet maple, Swamp maple
    Excellent autumn colour, bright to purplish-red.
     
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    £35.00
    H/Std
    £85.00
    ACER rubrum 'October Glory'
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    Glossy foliage which turns brilliant red in the autumn
     
    Whip
    £35.00
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    £85.00
    ACER rubrum 'Red Sunset'
    Upright habit and exceptional red autumn colour
     
    Whip
    £35.00
    H/Std
    £85.00
    ACER rubrum 'Scanlon'
    Canadian maple
    Broadly columnar habit and excellent autumn colour
     
    Whip
    £35.00
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    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    H/Std
    £85.00

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