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    Acer palmatum 'Red Flash'

    Also Known As

    • Red Flash Japanese Maple

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 5'-10'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Acer palmatum 'Red Flash' plant details

    Acer palmatum 'Red Flash' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with burgundy and red foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer palmatum 'Red Flash'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy and red
    Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer palmatum 'Red Flash'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A broad, upright Japanese Maple with exciting red leaves in early spring. In time they develop into a deep purple-red. New bright red leaves in summer contrast nicely with older leaves. Fall color is vivid red. Introduced from Italy.

    By: Maplestone Ornamentals

    Gardening facts about Acer palmatum 'Red Flash' plant

    How to Grow Acer palmatum 'Red Flash'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Acer circinatum 'Burgundy Jewel'

    aka Acer circinatum 'Burgundy Jewell', Burgundy Jewel Vine Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Acer circinatum 'Burgundy Jewel' foliage by plant lust
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    Acer circinatum 'Sunglow'

    aka Sunglow Vine Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Acer x conspicuum 'Phoenix'

    aka Acer conspicuum 'Phoenix', Phoenix Snakebark Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Acer x conspicuum 'Phoenix' distinctive bark, form, winter interest by plant lust
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    Acer griseum

    aka Chinese Paperbark Maple, Paperbark Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Acer griseum bark by Forestfarm
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    Acer campestre 'Carnival'

    aka Field Maple, Variegated Hedge Maple

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Acer campestre 'Carnival' foliage by plant lust
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