A. rubrum Red Pointe®

Common Name

Freeman Maple

Scientific Name

A. rubrum

Cultivar

Red Pointe®

Hardiness Zone

4a [-25 to -30]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Tolerant

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil

Intolerant

Intolerant

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

20

Planting Area

  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

Form

pyramidal

Pyramidal

Mature Height

45 feet

Crown Spread

30 feet

Limitations

  • Weak wood and/or branch structure
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Cross between a red (75%) and silver (25%) maple. Early structural pruning needed. Excellent fall red color and heat tolerance.