Acer rubrum 'Franksred' [sold as Red Sunset®]
Red Sunset Red Maple

Acer rubrum ′Franksred′ [sold as Red Sunset®] - Fall Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
Red (Male flowers are slightly yellow in color)
 Foliage:
Green (Summer); Red (Early fall color)
 Fruit:
Red (Reddish brown samaras)
 Ultimate Height:
45-50 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
35-40 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
Prefers well drained, moist, acidic soils; adaptable to many soils
 Range:
Cultivated orgin
 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.
 Ecological Functions:
 Special Characteristics:
  • Fall Color 214
  • Fast Growth Rate 228
  • Shade Tree 172
  • Street Tree 130
  • Wet Soil Tolerant 105

    • Additional Information

    Faster growth rate than the Norway Maple and Sugar maple. One of the best Red Maple cultivars on the market, as it colors before October Glory. Great choice for flood plains or wetter areas in the landscape.

    57 Acer rubrum 'Franksred' [sold as Red Sunset®] found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    1ORIG_8669*APMU
    2ORIG_1544*AHOVD
    Heritage Plant
    Dedicated/Memorial Plant
    3ORIG_1535*AHOVD
    Heritage Plant
    Dedicated/Memorial Plant
    4ORIG_2917*ASTEW
    5ORIG_9777*AHAAS
    6ORIG_8886*APICK
    7ORIG_1253*AHAAS
    8ORIG_8123*ABELL
    9ORIG_2909*ASTEW
    10ORIG_8129*ABELL
    11ORIG_8880*AHILL
    12ORIG_8879*AHILL
    13ORIG_8138*ALYNN
    142012_01427*GMOLL
    15ORIG_2911*ASTEW
    16ORIG_0281*ASHRV
    17ORIG_9444*APAO
    18ORIG_1279*AMATH
    19ORIG_1280*AMATH
    20ORIG_2915*ASTEW
    21ORIG_8119*AENAD
    22ORIG_8811*AOWEN
    23ORIG_9460*APAO
    24ORIG_9459*APAO
    252012_01427*HMOLL
    262012_01427*FMOLL
    27ORIG_2913*ASTEW
    282012_01427*CMOLL
    29ORIG_1241*AHAAS
    30ORIG_6958*ALYNN
    31ORIG_2914*ASTEW
    32ORIG_8125*ABELL
    33ORIG_1281*AMATH
    34ORIG_8885*APICK
    35ORIG_7720*ALAMB
    Heritage Plant
    36ORIG_9443*APAO
    37ORIG_9445*APAO
    38ORIG_4910*APGMD
    39ORIG_4909*APGMD
    40ORIG_2916*ASTEW
    41ORIG_2912*ASTEW
    42ORIG_1239*AHAAS
    43ORIG_8137*ALYNN
    44ORIG_8124*ABELL
    45ORIG_4734*AHILL
    46ORIG_1252*AHAAS
    47ORIG_9197*AYONG
    482012_01427*DMOLL
    49ORIG_9458*APAO
    502018_01106*AMOLL
    512018_01107*AMOLL
    522021_00095*BMOLL
    532021_00095*AMOLL
    542023_00593*AWANG
    552023_00593*BWANG
    562023_00688*ASLAYTER
    572023_00688*BSLAYTER

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