Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'
Brandywine Red Maple
Other Common Names: Brandy wine Red Maple

Family:

Sapindaceae (Soapberry Family) 88

Genus:

Acer (Maple, Boxelder) 76

Plant Type:

Tree 583

Growth Forms:

Upright 605

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 552

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 879

Flower Notes:

Red (Red male flowers in early spring)

Foliage Notes:

Green (Summer); red (In mid-fall leaves change from a light red to a deep reddish purple)

Stem Notes:

Reddish stems

Fruit Notes:

No fruit produced

Ultimate Height:

35-50 feet

Ultimate Spread:

25-40 feet

Bloom Times:

Light Requirements:

Soil Water Requirements:

Medium to wet 93

Soil Notes:

Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained, moist soils, but adaptable to many soil types

Range:

Cultivated origin

Maintenance:

Low 351

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Leaves are opposite, simple, and 4.5" in length and width. Fall color is unusual due to its mid-fall color change from light red to deep reddish-purple. Fruitless cultivar.

Ecological Functions:

Purdue Plant Doctor

Parts and Problems of Maple, Box Elder

Special Characteristics:

Additional Information

'Brandy Wine' is known for its change of fall color from light red to deep reddish-purple in mid-fall. Its shallow root system makes this tree to be a great choice for street or urban conditions. This cultivar only produces male flowers, so no fruit develops.