Ruby Sunset Maple
Acer truncatum x platanoides 'JFS-KW249'
Planted 2016
Summer foliage stays glossy throughout the growing season and becomes ruby red in the fall. It has an overall oval shape and is a great choice for smaller sites requiring a more compact tree.
Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
---|---|---|---|---|
25 ft. | 20 ft. | 4-8 | Medium | Medium |
Leaf
Opposite, simple, 5-7 lobes, glossy green in the Summer, bright red in the Fall.
Fruit
Samara, green.
Flower
Yellow.
Advantages
Adapts to many different soil types, cold hardy, drought tolerant.
Disadvantages
Intolerant of standing water.