Canadian Red Maple Tree | Acer rubrum
Bold, bright and beautiful
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Canadian Red Maple Tree
Acer rubrum
- A fast growing, well shaped deciduous tree with fabulous autumn colour
- Clusters of tiny red flowers appear in spring, followed by red fruits
- That unmistakable lobed maple foliage emerges with a red tint, matures to dark green with a white underside and takes on spectacular golden yellows and fiery reds in the autumn
- A beautiful specimen tree all year round, ideal for street or lawn planting
- Attractive smooth grey bark provides winter interest, becoming ridged and furrowed with age
- Low maintenance and easy to grow
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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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 reaches a mature height of 15 to 20 metres, with a spread of 10 to 12 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?
Acer rubrum is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, enduring temperatures between -15°C and -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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