Red Sunset Maple
Cultural Requirements: Prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade; grows in a wide range of soil conditions; pH adaptable and drought tolerant. Franksred grows to 60 feet, with a full, rounded crown, but is more typically found in the 40-50 foot range.
Red maple means red: inconspicuous red flowers, reddish helicopters (samaras), red buds and red fall colors. Franksred is more consistent in its autumn garb than most other red maples. Red Sunset Maple – Acer rubrum ‘Franksred’ photos by Bruce Marlin
Acer rubrum ‘Autumn Flame’ is typical of red maple at its finest
Family Aceraceae – Maples
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