This tree offers many reasons to get excited:bright red spring foliage, wonderful chartreuse summer color, a vigorous growth habit, and an increased sun tolerance. It has a big, beautiful open form, similar to Aureum.
Noteworthy CharacteristicsCherry red spring color, increased sun tolerance.
CareSlightly acidic, well-drained soil, consistent water.
PropagationGrafted
ProblemsLow salts tolerance Information provided by Essence of the Tree
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- Genus : Acer
- Plant Width : 15 to 30 feet
- Zones : 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Uses : Containers, Foundation Plantings, Front Yard, Pathways, Sun
- Plant Seasonal Interest : Fall Interest
- Tolerance : Frost Tolerant
- Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Maintenance : Low
- Moisture : Medium to Wet
- Growth Rate : Moderate
- Characteristics : Showy Foliage
- Bloom Time : Spring
- Plant Type : Trees
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