Brandywine Red Maple is a popular cultivar of the native deciduous tree highly regarded for its vibrant fall foliage and attractive upright branching that makes a dense rounded canopy.
The leaves emerge in spring with a reddish tint, which deepens to dark green for summer before earning its long-lasting fall tones of rich red-burgundy. This intense autumn display is truly spectacular and adds a elegant touch to any landscape.
This variety of Red Maple is adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate wetter areas, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
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Origins: |
Eastern North America, GA Native |
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Height: |
35’ - 50' |
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Spread: |
25' - 40' |
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Spacing: |
30' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Regular watering is important, especially during dry periods, to help establish and maintain healthy growth. 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 Brandywine 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) James St. John, Acer rubrum (red maple tree in fall colors) (Newark campus of Ohio State University, Newark, Ohio, USA) (20 October 2015) 4 (22159116738), CC BY 2.0, (3) Bmerva, Acer rubrum (summertime), CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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