![]() ![]() ![]() Both October Glory ® and Red Sunset ® have proven to be durable, dependable trees that produce great red fall foliage, and both are very popular, Browne confirmed. It is one of the highest rated trees in Ohio Shade Tree Evaluation. Rather, the red of red maple comes into play in the spring with red blooms that appear up and down stems before leaves, and again in the fall with red fall foliage. This type of maple tree is also resilient to most pests. This tree is also ideal for various soil types and can tolerate most sun levels. In Auburn University’s trials, it was rated the best cultivar of Red Maple for the south, although like other Red Maples there is occasional bark splitting on the southwest side of the trunk during the winter. A red sunset maple tree has a wide range of colors, making it a perfect place to take photographs, play under its shade, or relax with a good book. But its fall color begins very early and goes through changes lasting a long time: distinctively turning from green to a colored border through shades of blue-violet to red and yellow. ‘Red Sunset’ will color-up before ‘October Glory’. Tree of normal growth rate, its crown fairly natural-looking, not markedly round or pyramidal. Introduced by Schmidt nursery of Boring, OR. October Glory is 1 of the most desirable trees in North America due to its astounding growth rate and intense, bright red color in autumn. 'Drake' Acer rubrum: Named after Virgil James Drake of County Line nursery, Hartford, MI. ![]() Here are some other interesting sounding ones to me: Leaves glossy, thick, strongly three-lobed. It can also be planted in full sun, but you’ll need to keep an eye on its water needs if you plant it in full sun. It’s a great choice for small yards, because it’s perfect for growing in shade. ![]() The name was inspired by the song "Red Sails in the Sunset." Its fall color, at least in the north, is long-lasting and superb orange-red. The Redpointe Maple is a beautiful shade tree that grows quickly, reaching heights of up to 45 feet and a spread of up to 30 feet. Usually october glory is a bit more compact, while red sunset spreads a bit quicker. The Autumn Blaze Maple is a hybrid of two famous trees, the red and silver maples demonstrating rapid growth rate, dense branching, and brilliant color. The most commonly planted Red Maple cultivar in the 1970's and '80's. Originated in the late 1940's by Schmidt nursery of Boring, OR. Leaves with long red stems stay green longer than usual into autumn, extending the seasonal display, giving dependable late-season crimson-red fall color. Autumn Blaze maple tops out at 55 feet, with a 30- to 40-foot spread. Given sufficient sun, water and elbow room, this ornamental tree spreads to 50 feet wide. Cultivated, red maple may grow to 70 feet tall, although it can achieve 120 feet in the wild. Introduced in 1961-62 by Princeton nursery of New Jersey. Autumn Blaze maple is a large tree, but red maple is larger. Here's what Jacobson, Arthur Lee says and he's opinionated:Īcer rubrum 'October Glory' PP2116 (1961) But the October Glory Maple dependably puts on a wonderful explosion of. Red Sunset - excellent red fall color, very cold hardy. Hopefully you will find these articles helpful in making your decision.I can't be of much help other than my books. Other Red Maples need constant lowering temperatures in fall to ensure good fall color. October Glory - excellent fall color, but the color develops late and early freezes may ruin it. It is also recommended that you purchase when the leaves have changed so you can also see which coloring you like best. The flowers and fruit for this variety are sparse. Layer 2 to 3 inches of mulch over the root bed to keep the roots cool, moist, and insulated. Prefers soil that is enriched, moist, well-draining, and acidic. Needs six to eight hours of full or partial sun. It is a hybrid of a red maple and a silver maple. Here are the main care requirements for growing a Red Sunset maple tree: Plant it in the spring or fall. But the young leaves of Summer Red are bright red and turn green as they mature. October Glory has green foliage that turns red in the fall. They will also both have surface roots so care should be taken not to plant to close to sidewalks or driveways. The coloring of the leaves is what most noticeably distinguishes Summer Red Maple from October Glory Maple. They will both have fruit (samaras) helicopters. October Glory and Sunset Red are Acer rubrum-(red maples). I am going to attach information sheets on each one. All 3 of these trees are great for your zone 6 garden. Hi Thank you for your gardening question. ![]()
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