Acer rubrum 'Frank Jr' [sold as Redpointe®]
Redpointe Red Maple

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
Red (Red (Somewhat showy red flowers in spring))
 Foliage:
Green (Green foliage that is whitish underneath in summer); Red (Showy, bright red foliage in fall)
 Fruit:
Brown (Samaras can turn reddish then brown in the fall)
 Ultimate Height:
40-60 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
30-60 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
Very tolerant of soils, however prefers slightly acidic, moist conditions
 Range:
Cultivated Origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves are simple, opposite, 3 to sometimes 5-lobed, and 2-5" in length and width. Buds are clusters of red in March that gives way to red and slightly reddish-yellow. Samaras are 1-3" in length and are reddish-brown at maturity.
 Special Characteristics:
  • Bark 161
  • Fast Growth Rate 228
  • Drought Tolerant 277
  • Wet Soil Tolerant 105
  • Fall Color 214
  • Shade Tree 172
  • Street Tree 130

    • Additional Information

    Introduced by Schmit Nursery, Repointe Red Maple is known for pyramidal habit when young, glossy green leaves, and brilliant red fall color. Tolerant of wet, poorly drained soils and as well as dry conditions. Does not tolerate heavy pollution, and is often chlorotic in heavy clay soils.

    3 Acer rubrum 'Frank Jr' [sold as Redpointe®] found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12016_00094*ALILY
    22023_00615*ASLAYTER
    32023_00615*BSLAYTER

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