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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
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

Gardening facts about Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' plant

How to Grow Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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