Acer rubrum (Canadian Red Maple / Scarlet Maple) | 25 - 1,000 Seeds | £3.49 - £79.99

A native to North America, Red Maples put on a spectacular show during autumn across the continent.

Growing to around 30-80 ft (10-25 m) in height (sometimes taller) the trees eventually form a beautiful, rounded shape, with younger trees starting off with a more tall and pyramidal form.

The leaves have 3 to 5 palmate-lobes with serrated margins, emerging a deep green in spring, then forming eye-catching autumn colours from burnt oranges, through to scarlet and electric purple tones.

Fully hardy to -20ºC (-4ºF). Protect very young plants and seedlings from hard frosts. initially.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Acer

Species: rubrum

Synonyms:

Acer coccineum 
Acer fulgens 
Acer glaucum 
Acer hypoleucum 
Acer microphyllum 
Acer rubrum f. breviramusculum 
Acer rubrum var. clausum 
Acer rubrum var. columnare 
Acer rubrum var. eurubrum 
Acer rubrum var. globosum 
Acer rubrum var. intermedium 
Acer rubrum var. latifolium 
Acer rubrum subsp. normale 
Acer rubrum var. pallidiflorum 
Acer rubrum var. pallidum 
Acer rubrum f. palmatum 
Acer rubrum var. pendulum 
Acer rubrum f. rotundata 
Acer rubrum var. rubrocarpum 
Acer rubrum f. schlesingeri 
Acer rubrum var. virginianum 
Acer rubrum var. viride 
Acer sanguineum 
Acer semiorbiculatum 
Acer splendens 
Acer stenocarpum 
Acer tomentosum 
Acer wagneri 
Rufacer rubrum 

English names:  

Canadian Maple
Red Maple 
Red Swamp Maple 
Scarlet Maple
Soft Maple
Swamp Maple

Plant type: Deciduous, large tree

Eventual height: 30-80 ft (10-25 m)

Season of Interest: Green foliage spring to summer; intense autumn colours; beautiful leafless form over winter

Hardiness: Fully hardy. Very young seedlings and plants should have their new growth protected from very hard frosts

Shelter: from very strong winds

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained; water well in hotter months

Propagation methods: From seed, and softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings

Acer rubrum 🌱 Soak in water for 2 days. Place in a zip-lock bag with lightly-moist propagation compost or vermiculite. Keep at room temperature for 2 months, then refrigerate for further 2 months, opening & shaking bag daily for aeration. Finally sow 1cm deep within propagation compost at 20°C (68°F). Maintain moisture & bright conditions. Alternatively, sow directly outdoors within autumn, allowing frosts to break seed dormancy.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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