Acer rubrum 'Redpointe'^®

North America.

Red maple 'Redpointe'® is a small tree that grows broadly and pyramidally with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 8 - 10 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

The shoots of Acer rubrum 'Redpointe'® are red-brown in colour.

The deciduous leaves of the Red maple 'Redpointe'®s are dark green, palmate, glossy, opposite, lobed. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Red maple 'Redpointe'® turns bright red in autumn.

Silver-grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The red flowers of Red maple 'Redpointe'® appear in umbrella clusters from March to April.

Acer rubrum 'Redpointe'® is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny position.

The Red maple 'Redpointe'® has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary

The plant has a medium water requirement.

Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound dressing as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).