Red Sunset® Maple (Acer rubrum ‘Franksred’)
Category: Trees | Shade Tree | Floodplain Site | Mesic Site | Moist Site | Rain Garden | Urban Site
The Red Sunset® Maple (Acer rubrum ‘Franksred’) is a premier shade tree, highly valued for its exceptional, early-onset fiery red and orange fall foliage. It is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that reaches 40–50 feet in height and 30–40 feet in width, featuring a strong, pyramidal to rounded shape. This hardy, low-maintenance, and adaptable tree thrives in full sun, prefers moist, acidic soils, and is ideal for landscapes needing quick, vibrant color. Color often appears earlier than other cultivars, and is more reliable than the species.
Photos courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden
Larger sizes available for local customers.
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Additional information
| Scientific Name | Acer rubrum 'Franksred' |
|---|---|
| Height | 40-50' |
| Spread | 30-40' |
| Foliage | Medium to dark green |
| Zone | 3-9 |
| Fall Foliage | Orange to red |
| Shape | Pyramidal becoming rounded, Upright |
