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

Family:

Sapindaceae (Soapberry Family) 87

Genus:

Acer (Maple, Boxelder) 75

Plant Type:

Tree 569

Growth Forms:

Upright 572

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 517

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 838

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

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Light Requirements:

Soil Water Requirements:

Medium to wet 56

Soil Notes:

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

Range:

Cultivated origin

Maintenance:

Low 266

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.

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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.