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Acer rubrum Summer Red®

Scientific Name: Acer rubrum 'HOSR'

Also Known As

  • Acer rubrum 'Summer Red'
  • Summer Red Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 35'-50'
  • W: 30'-40'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Acer rubrum Summer Red® plant details

Acer rubrum Summer Red® is a broadleaf deciduous tree with burgundy, green and red 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 average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer rubrum Summer Red®

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and red
Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 35 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer rubrum Summer Red®

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Exceptional burgundy new growth shines among the silver-backed, deep-purple-green older leaves all season on this dense and vigorous 35-50'tree that is fantastic for providing shade; its autumn leaves turn a burnished orange-yellow that glows in the fall sunlight. S/M

Gardening facts about Acer rubrum Summer Red® plant

How to Grow Acer rubrum Summer Red®

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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