Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

Also Known As

Brandywine Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 25'-40'
W: 12'-30'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' plant details

Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 FT - 30 FT - wide, 25 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, shade tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Brandywine' is a male selection (seedless) eventually maturing to 35-50' tall, its 3-5 lobed leaves are bright-green above with a blue-gray bloom beneath, the fall color is a vivid scarlet that deepens to reddish-purple; a delightful result of a 1982 cross between 'October Glory' and 'Autumn flame' conducted as part of a U. S. National Arboretum research project. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Deciduous maple tree with an oval shape at maturity. Green foliage turns to a fantastic fall color that begins as red, turning to purple-red as the season progresses. This is a male selection, so there will not be any fruit or seeds. Cross between Acer rubrum 'October Glory' and 'Autumn Flame'. Growth Rate fast