Acer rubrum 'Franksred' Red Sunset ®

Mountain Shadow Nursery is your wholesale source for Acer rubrum 'Franksred' Red Sunset ® microcuttings from tissue culture.

Rooted Price:  $0.90   (Microcuttings with nicely formed roots already developing)   Minimum order:  250 Plant carries a royalty and/or is limited to licensed growers. Ships within 6-12 months. Volume discounts are available.  See Terms and Conditions for details. See Price List for additional details.

Description:
Very popular and one of the best of the red maples. Known for its brilliant, long lasting and early fall color. Vigorous. Symmetrical branching.

General Introduced: 1966 Origin: J. Frank Schmidt & Son Nursery - Boring, OR   Plant Plant Size: 40-50' tall, 30-40' in diameter Habit: Broad oval crown Growth Rate: Fast, about 1 foot per year Hardiness: Extremely hardy, USDA 4, surviving -30F to -40F Culture: Full or partial sun, moderate drought / low salt tolerance Disease/Pest: Resists pests/diseases; susceptible to Verticilium wilt Normal Leaf Color: Glossy, thick and medium-green Fall Leaf Color: Brilliant red to orange-red Stem: Branches droop; typically one trunk Bark: Silvery bark Awards: 2000 Iowa Tree of the Year   Flowers Flower Color: Red Flower Size: Very small Bloom Time: Spring Fruit Color: Red

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