Acer campestre 'Royal Ruby'

Also Known As

Acer campestre 'Royal Rubies'
Red leafed Hedge Maple
Royal Ruby Hedge Maple

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 10'-18'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Acer campestre 'Royal Ruby' plant details

Acer campestre 'Royal Ruby' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer campestre 'Royal Ruby'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 18 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer campestre 'Royal Ruby'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: humidity and pollution
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This vigorous, shrubby 12-15' tree makes a beautiful dense hedge, especially in spring when its new foliage is purplish-red. Attractive red winged seeds (samaras) in spring. S/M

By: Forestfarm

New growth purple red, fades to green summer. Red samaras, followed by yellow fall color. Zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Hedge maples are just that: maples to be made into hedges; the reason is that the limbs go everywhichaway filling up all available space; there are a couple of cultivars that lend themselves to stand alone semi-shade status (Elizabeth, eg), but generally the species lends itself to hedgeness (hedgity?). Royal Rubies is a fair large growing cultivar with deep red leaves in the spring which turn green in the summer when it provides a showy mass of bright red seeds (hence the name). Way hardy. zone 4.

By: Whitman Farms

Copious crops of winged fruit begin green and transform to deep ruby-red for notable ornamental effect; it almost looks as though the tree were in flower. 20' tall tree with a rounded crown and upright branching.