Acer rubrum 'Autumn Red'
 
These stunning Canadian Maples are often regarded as one of the best Maples for Autumn colour.
 
A medium sized tree with dark green leaves in Summer, turning fire engine red in Autumn, with long lasting colour. 
 
When young, the tree has a pyramidal shape , developing a rounded crown with age.  
The dense foliage makes an excellent shade tree.
 
Grows best in well drained, moist slightly acidic soils in cool to warm temperate climates. 
 
For best results, water deeply in hot periods and mulch well. 
 
Tree Size: 10 - 15 m tall and 8 - 10 m wide, in 20 years