Canadian Red Maple Tree | Acer rubrum 'Red Pointe'
Tongues of autumn flame
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
2 Year Old Tree in a 9L Pot
120-150cm inc. pot on arrival
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Canadian Red Maple Tree
Acer rubrum 'Red Pointe'
- Redpointe is a beautifully shaped, broadly pyramidal tree with sensational red autumn foliage
- This medium sized tree will grow to 13 x 9m unless pruned to fit a smaller space, making it a lovely specimen tree for a lawn, street planting or border
- The foliage emerges bright green in spring, darkening to a glossy forest green before turning scarlet in autumn
- Redpointe is an easy going, hardy tree which likes a position in full sun or partial shade and thrives in any soil except for dry clay, which can affect the leaf colour
- Low maintenance and easy to grow - any pruning needed should be done between late autumn and midwinter
What to expect
Height on arrival
Eventual height
Eventual spread
Habit
Hardiness
Spacing
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Canadian Red Maple Tree can be grown in a pot. A 50-60cm pot is ideal. It can live in a pot long-term if repotted every few years. Ensure good drainage and protect roots from freezing temperatures below -5°C.
How big does it get?
The Canadian Red Maple Tree grows to a height of 12 to 15 metres, with a spread of 8 to 10 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Canadian Red Maple Tree prefers dappled shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Canadian Red Maple Tree prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil to thrive. Ensure the soil does not freeze below -5°C for optimal root health, applying a 5cm layer of mulch in winter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Canadian Red Maple Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Canadian Red Maple Tree should be pruned while fully dormant in winter, ideally when temperatures are below 5°C, to prevent sap bleeding.
How hardy is this plant?
The Canadian red maple holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it hardy throughout the UK and able to survive temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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