Care

Planting & Growing
Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Protect young trees from harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous
Family Name Maple
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Foliage Color Red
Genus Name Acer
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 5
Landscape Uses Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Specimen, Urban Garden, Woodland Garden
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height 20 feet
Mature Width 15 feet
Prune Time Prune In Full Leaf
Water Needs Average to Moist
Waterwise 0