Red Sunset Maple
Acer rubrum 'Franksred'
AY-ser ROO-brum
Trees: Shade Tree
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Habit
Rounded
Height
40-50 ft
Spread
30-40 ft
Form
Ornamental
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Specimen
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
Showy Foliage, Seasonal interest, Good texture/form
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Screen
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Low
Fall Care
Water deeply until the ground freezes, Mulch for Winter Protection, White trunk cover or wrap
Spring Care
Water early, Fertilize lightly, Refresh Mulch, Remove Dead/Damaged Branches
Pruning Time
Early Spring
Pruning/Training
Responds well to pruning
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Grafting
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division