Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset®'

Red Sunset® Red Maple

Red Sunset® was introduced 40 years ago by J. Frank Schmidt and has dominated the market ever since. This vigorous-growing tree has a symmetrical, broadly oval shape with the informal graceful habit of the species. Lustrous, glossy green summer foliage changes to brilliant shades of red and orange-red in the fall.

This highly rated and reliable introduction is one of the best for early fall color.

Red maples provide cover for wildlife, nesting sites for birds, and are a good source of early-season nectar.

  • Deciduous shade tree
  • Broadly oval
  • Showy, bright red and orange-red fall color

  • Category: Tree, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • Height: 40-50 ft
  • Spread: 35-40 ft
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Landscape Characteristics
Branch Structure
Foliage Color
Classification by Use
Color Impact
Native
Shade Tree
Street Tree
Specialty Use
Wildlife Garden
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Songbirds
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Part Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Well-Drained
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Foliage Color
Green
Orange
Red
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset®'

Faster growing than sugar maples, but not as fast as silver maples, this is an excellent choice for lawn, street, highway or park plantings, and as a shade tree for residential sites.