Summer Red Maple 'Acer Rubrum 'HOSR'
Summer Red Maple 'Acer Rubrum 'HOSR'
The Summer Red Maple (Acer rubrum 'HOSR'), also known as the Summer Red Maple, is a stunning deciduous tree renowned for its vibrant foliage, robust growth, and adaptability. This cultivar of the Red Maple family is prized for its striking seasonal color changes, making it a captivating addition to any landscape.
Description
The Summer Red Maple is a medium to large tree that typically reaches heights of 40 to 60 feet, with a spread of 25 to 35 feet. It has a broad, rounded crown with a symmetrical shape, making it an excellent shade tree. One of its most remarkable features is its foliage. In spring, new leaves emerge with a reddish tint, transitioning to a rich green in summer. As fall approaches, the tree puts on a spectacular display of colors, with leaves turning shades of bright red, orange, and yellow.
The tree also produces small red flowers in early spring, before the leaves fully develop, adding a delicate and charming touch to the landscape. The bark of the Summer Red Maple is smooth and gray when young, becoming more furrowed and textured as the tree matures, adding to its year-round visual appeal.
Growth and Care
The Summer Red Maple is known for its adaptability and ease of care. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9 and can grow in a variety of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. The tree prefers moist, well-drained soils but is also tolerant of occasional flooding and dry conditions once established. It performs best in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and coloration.
Regular watering during the tree's establishment period is essential, particularly in dry spells. Once established, the Summer Red Maple is relatively low maintenance. Occasional pruning is recommended to maintain its shape and remove any dead or diseased branches.
Benefits
Planting a Summer Red Maple offers numerous advantages:
- Aesthetic Appeal: The tree's vibrant seasonal colors, from spring reds to fall oranges and yellows, make it a focal point in any landscape.
- Shade and Comfort: Its broad, dense canopy provides excellent shade, making it ideal for creating comfortable outdoor spaces.
- Wildlife Habitat: The tree supports local wildlife by providing food and habitat for birds, insects, and small mammals.
- Environmental Benefits: As a fast-growing tree, it plays a role in carbon sequestration, improving air quality and contributing to a healthier environment.
- Versatility: Its adaptability to various soil types and environmental conditions makes it suitable for a wide range of landscaping applications, from residential gardens to urban parks.
Why Plant a Summer Red Maple?
Planting a Summer Red Maple is an investment in natural beauty and environmental sustainability. Its stunning foliage and seasonal color changes provide year-round visual interest, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of any garden or landscape. The tree's robust growth and adaptability make it a reliable and low-maintenance choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Whether you're looking to create a vibrant focal point, provide shade, or support local wildlife, the Summer Red Maple is an excellent addition to your landscape. Its combination of beauty, functionality, and ecological benefits ensures that it will be a cherished part of your outdoor space for years to come.
Mature Height: | 40-60 ft. |
Mature Width: | 25-35 ft. |
Sunlight: | Full to Partial Sun |
Growth Rate: | Fast |
Botanical Name: | Acer rubrum 'HOSR' |
Grows Well In Zones: | 4-9 outdoors |
* The Mature trees can take up to 14 days to deliver and must be installed and watered right away and each day for up to 2 weeks. We require a minimum of 2 trees of this size to deliver and require someone to be available for delivery. This tree is usually for comercial sites. Call for contractor and landscaper discounts. We can bid on your comercial job.
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