Red maple (Acer rubrum ‘Red Sunset’) AY-sir ROO-brum Genus:  Acer This is a rounded to open-crown deciduous tree up to 70 feet tall and 30 feet wide with early, brilliant red fall coloring. Noteworthy Characteristics:  This cultivar produces the characteristic red coloring earlier in the fall than the species. Care:  Provide fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Problems:  Aphids, scale and caterpillars. Mites can cause leaf spot gall in several species. Fungal leaf spots and root rots are common.

Overview

Height Over 30 ft. Spread 15 ft. to 30 ft. Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Native, Showy Foliage Uses Roadside, Screening Style Meadow Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Trees