Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley'

Also Known As

Sun Valley Red Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-35'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' plant details

Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 35 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, fall color, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is an excellent choice for home landscapes or parks! This very cold hardy small tree, to 20-35' tall is a male selection (no messy seeds to sweep up) with incredible, fluorescent red fall color and a neat, oval habit. This US National Arboretum selection is much recommended as a lawn or street tree; it tolerates wet soil and pollution. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Deciduous, symmetrically oval crown at maturity. Rich green foliage turns orange-red to bright red in the fall. It is usually one of the last red maples to show fall color, just before 'October Glory', but is well worth the wait. One of the faster growing upright maples, as well as tolerant of summer heat. This is a male variety, so no fruit is produced from the red flowers in spring. Growth Rate fast, 12"+ annually

By: Garden World

Selected by the national Arb 'Sun Valley is a cross between Acer rubrum Red Sunset and Acer rubrum Autumn Flame, it is tolerant of wet soils and has exceptionaly long lasting red fall color. It is also genetically leafhopper resistant and hardy to at least zone 4.