10 Seeds Red Sunset Red Maple Acer rubrum Hardy Shade Tree

Red Sunset Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a popular shade tree selection known for its reliable, vivid red to orange-red autumn foliage and rounded, upright form. It is a deciduous tree that brings multi-season interest to yards, parks, and larger landscapes, with small red flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge and handsome green summer foliage.

This maple works well as a specimen, shade, or street tree where space allows, and its brilliant fall color makes it a standout in mixed borders and open lawns. It is a low-maintenance, cold-hardy tree suited to temperate climates and adapts to a range of soils, preferring consistent moisture.
Species: Acer rubrum
Variety: Red Sunset
Type: Deciduous shade tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, rounded canopy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-9
Germination: Cold stratify seeds 60-90 days before sowing
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into moist medium
Spacing: 30-40 feet apart at maturity
Notes: Excellent fall color; adaptable to varied conditions