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Acer rubrum 'Vanity'

Also Known As

  • Vanity Variegated Red Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-40'
  • W: 20'-30'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Acer rubrum 'Vanity' plant details

Acer rubrum 'Vanity' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer rubrum 'Vanity'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, focal point, showy, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer rubrum 'Vanity'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very attractive tree with four-season interest, the spring foliage is handsomely speckled with cream and overlaid with flamingo pink, summer leaves are a mottled green and white that does not burn in full sun, red fall leaves drop to show the pretty red branches to be enjoyed all winter; this unusual maple reaching 30- 40' will be enjoyed all year long. S/M
We are pleased to offer this slower growing cultivar that commands center stage when the speckled shrimp-pink new leaves emerge. Then the leaves become a marbled white and green in summer. It will form a nearly impenetrable rounded tree growing to perhaps as high as 40' if ecstatic about its location. In winter the extremely dense twig growth is a beautiful wine-red so there is no uninteresting season for this one. Minimum temperature: -30°F
A small growing red maple with very splashed variegation all summer. The deep green leaves have pretty pink and cream splashed over them . Jackson Pollock would be proud.
New leaves shrimp-pink over green & white, become green and white for summer. Zones 4-9.
This Red Maple is smaller than species, has a lovely sort of speckled variegated leaf that changes with the seasons and doesn't burn in full sun.

Gardening facts about Acer rubrum 'Vanity' plant

How to Grow Acer rubrum 'Vanity'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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