A. rubrum Red Sunset®

Common Name

Red Maple

Scientific Name

A. rubrum

Cultivar

Red Sunset®

Hardiness Zone

3b [-30 to -35]

Tolerances

Drought

Moderate

Moderate

Poor Drainage

Tolerant

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil

Intolerant

Intolerant

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

20

Planting Area

  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

upright oval

Upright oval

Mature Height

50 feet

Crown Spread

40 feet

Limitations

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

Additional Information

Dependable orange to red fall color. Colors earlier than October Glory and more cold tolerant.