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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.
Whip
£35.00
H/Std
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
£85.00
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Good to know
A. rubrum 'October Glory' x 'Autumn Flame'. One of the best for autumn colour in the UK. 6m (20ft) x 4m (13ft) after 10 years -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Eastern North America. Garden origin. US National Arboretum, Washington DC. 1994. -
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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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Ovate
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Height
7m (23ft) -
Spread
4m (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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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.
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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
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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