Acer rubrum 'Franksred' ~ Red Sunset® Red Maple Size:2.0" CALIPER IMAGES: Cliff from Arlington

IMAGES: Cliff from Arlington

Susceptible to oak wilt and more susceptible to heart rot in poor soils

Sparkleberry produces heavy amounts of glossy bright red berries if pollinated that can persist into spring

Acorns: White Oak produces acorns that are an important food source for wildlife

(2) Photo by David J

Acer rubrum 'Franksred' ~ Red Sunset® Red Maple Size:2.0" CALIPER IMAGES: Cliff from ArlingtonRed Sunset Red Maple is a deciduous tree with a pyramidal habit at youth that rounds with age noted for its early and long lasting fall color. Its new growth stems and twigs included is tinted red before maturing to green and the foliage takes on a bright orange red to brilliant red color in fall. Inconspicuous red spring flowers. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well drained soils. Red Sunset is a male selection. Type: Tree Origins: Eastern