This is a selection of a native North American species. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It has no significant negative characteristics.īrandywine Red Maple is recommended for the following landscape applications īrandywine Red Maple will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. The furrowed gray bark and brick red branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.īrandywine Red Maple is a dense deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. It is a cross between an Autumn Spire Maple and a Silver Maple.

a healthy and resilient community forest with a diverse mix of trees. This guide helps match species needs with site characteristics, to create. The lobed leaves turn an outstanding red in the fall. The Firefall Maple Tree provides a great red fall color and is seedless. Currently, maples make up more than one third of all trees in Iowa communities, creating great risk of tree loss from insects and disease. A stunning seedless male tree with an oval habit, upright form makes it ideal for smaller home landscapes subtle red flowers cover the bare branches in spring, spectacular long lasting purplish-red fall colorīrandywine Red Maple is primarily valued in the landscape for its decidedly oval form.

Seedless maple trees