Sun Valley Red Maple is a beautiful tree known for its vibrant red foliage. It is a cultivar of the Red Maple (Acer rubrum) species. The Sun Valley variety is prized for its excellent fall color display and its ability to thrive in a variety of soil conditions.
The leaves of the Sun Valley Red Maple are a deep green color during the spring and summer months. As autumn approaches, the foliage transforms into a stunning array of red, orange, and yellow hues. This makes it a popular choice for adding visual interest and color to landscapes.
In terms of size, the Sun Valley Red Maple typically reaches a height of 20-35 feet, with a spread of 25 to 35 feet (7.5 to 10.5 meters). It has a rounded shape and a dense canopy, providing ample shade in the summer months.
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Origins: |
Eastern North America, GA Native |
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Height: |
20’ - 35' |
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Spread: |
15' - 25' |
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Spacing: |
30' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 7 |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, and root rots. Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, and leafhoppers. Verticillium Wilt can be fatal.
LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, Street Tree, and Shade Tree
COMPANION PLANTS: Spiraea, Daylily, Switch Grass
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Acer rubrum 30zz, CC BY-SA 4.0(2) Famartin, 2019-11-02 16 35 27 Red Maple leaves in late autumn along Farmbell Court in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by pete beard, Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' Red Maple Tree
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
