Acer rubrum 'Red Rocket' ~ Red Rocket Red Maple-ServeScape
Acer rubrum 'Red Rocket' ~ Red Rocket Red Maple-ServeScape
Acer rubrum 'Red Rocket' ~ Red Rocket Red Maple-ServeScape
Acer rubrum 'Red Rocket' ~ Red Rocket Red Maple-ServeScape
Acer rubrum 'Red Rocket' ~ Red Rocket Red Maple-ServeScape
Acer rubrum 'Red Rocket' ~ Red Rocket Red Maple-ServeScape

Acer rubrum 'Red Rocket'

Red Rocket Red Maple

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**Dormancy Note - This plant is currently dormant for the winter! It is available for purchase! Your delivered plant may be dormant, or showing very little top growth. However, you can still plant! These plants are putting all their energy into root production, so they will be ready to thrive in the spring! If you have any issues with your plant the following peak season, you can fill out our return request form to request a replacement plant.

The Red Rocket Red Maple, also known as Acer rubrum 'Red Rocket', is a stunning tree that offers a burst of color throughout the year. This variety of Red Maple is known for its narrow, upright growth habit and its brilliant red fall color.

The Red Rocket Red Maple typically grows to a height of 30-35 feet with a spread of around 15-20 feet at maturity. This makes it an excellent choice for smaller landscapes or areas where space is limited. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions, but it thrives best in slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils.

Like other maples, it's important to water this tree regularly, especially during dry periods. Pruning is best done in late summer or early fall to prevent sap bleed.

This tree is a great choice for adding vertical interest and color to your landscape. It's also resistant to many pests and diseases, making it a relatively low-maintenance choice.

Type: 

Tree

Origins:

Eastern North America, GA Native

Height: 

30’ - 40'

Spread: 

15' - 20'

Spacing: 

18'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

 3- 9

Culture: 

Full Sun, Part Sun

Bloom Color: 

Red

Season of Interest: 

Fall

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.  Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring

LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, Street Tree, and  Shade Tree

COMPANION PLANTS: Viburnum, Wax Myrtle, Sage

IMAGES: Willow, Acer rubrum 001, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Bigunz007, C13-2-Acer rubrum (Red maple), CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Superior National Forest, Red moose maple 2 (6153145625), CC BY 2.0, (4) Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga), 10-2011. Freixo - Cartelle - Galiza FC01, CC BY-SA 3.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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Acer rubrum 'Red Rocket' ~ Red Rocket Red Maple-ServeScape

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