Maple, Red, Brandywine

Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

Height: 35-50ft
Spread: 25-40ft
Zone: 4-9
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Growth Rate: Fast
Bloom Time/Color: March-April; red
Fall Color: Red/purple
Uses: Specimen, shade tree, street tree
Maintenance: Low
Tree Shape: Oval
Other: Native, seedless

Red maples are often characterized by their red, well, everything. Flowers, fruit, buds, leafstalks, twigs, and even their new growth are tinged red and the fall color especially is outstanding. Red maples grow well in almost any soil type, provided they are in full sun or part shade, and tolerate wet soils fairly well. They are covered in medium green, trilobed leaves throughout the growing season and have red, inconspicuous flowers that emerge before leafing out in late winter/early spring. 'Brandywine' is one of the best red maples for consistent fall color due to its added purple color. It is also prized for its oval shape, resistance to leafhoppers, and lack of seeds.