Acer rubrum Sun Valley
Red Maple Tree
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Common Name: Red maple
Latin Name: Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley'
Soil: Medium to wet, well-drained soil. Slight preference for acid soil.
Position: Full sun/partial shade.
Flowering period/colour: March/red
Hardiness: Fully hardy in the severest European climates (to below -20°C).
Height and spread in 20-50 years: 6m-10m/4.5m-7.5m
Special features: Bright red autumn colour. Tolerates wet soil.
Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' is a fine, medium-sized maple tree that produces a blaze of red colour in autumn. No fruit is produced, which can be an advantage in areas where the usual winged maple fruit would spread around, and have to be cleared up.
The species name ‘rubrum’ means red, and this tree does indeed produce a very striking show of red colour to brighten up any garden. The genus name ‘Acer’ indicates that this tree is a maple, and maple trees are well known as fine specimen trees. They have a leaf with a characteristic shape, as seen on the Canadian flag, and a statuestque figure. Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' is a medium-sized variety, which is useful for locations of more restricted size.
Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' is a male tree resulting from a cross between Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' and Acer rubrum 'Autum Flame'. It has a particulary symmetrical ovate crown. Average growth in good conditions takes it to 6.4m height in the first ten years, finally maturing to 10m.
Height in 20 Years:
4-6 metres
Width in 20 Years:
8-12 metres
Growth Habit:
Vased
Soil Type:
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Ph:
Acidic, Neutral
Planting Position:
Full sun, Partial shade
Weather Exposure:
Sheltered, Exposed
Hardiness:
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H6
Uses:
Ornamental
Uses:
Impact
Uses:
Low Maintenance
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Specimen
Uses:
Attractive To Wildlife
Special Features:
Great Autumn Colour
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