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Redpointe® Red Maple Tree

Acer rubrum 'Frank Jr.'

Nature Hills Nursery
$6994
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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Redpointe® Red Maples perform best in full sun, meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. While they tolerate light shade, full sun exposure is the key to achieving that brilliant, consistent fire-red autumn color and maintaining a tight, symmetrical canopy.
  • Soil: This cultivar is prized for its ability to handle slightly alkaline or heavy clay soils better than other maples, but it prefers moist, well-drained conditions. If you have heavy clay, plant the root ball slightly high—about two inches above the soil line—to prevent the roots from suffocating in standing water.

Watering Requirements

During the first two growing seasons, provide ten gallons of water per inch of trunk diameter every week to help the roots establish deep into the soil. Once mature, Redpointe® is notably heat-tolerant, but it still requires supplemental deep soaking during dry summer spells to prevent leaf scorch and ensure the tree has the energy to produce vibrant fall foliage. If watering is inconsistent, you may see premature leaf drop or "crispy" leaf edges, which is the tree's way of trying to conserve moisture.

Pruning Tips

This tree is naturally well-behaved with a strong central leader, so it requires very little structural pruning. If you need to shape it or remove lower branches for clearance, do so in late winter while the tree is still dormant to minimize "bleeding" or sap flow. Think of pruning like a strategic haircut; by removing crossing branches early, you improve airflow and light penetration, which keeps the inner foliage healthy and prevents disease.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release "tree and shrub" fertilizer in early spring just as the buds begin to swell. Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer, as this encourages soft, new growth that won't have time to harden off before the first freeze. This late-season growth is highly susceptible to winter kill, which can damage the overall structure of your tree.

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You've finally found the perfect medium-sized shade tree for your landscaping. The Redpointe® Red Maple Tree (Acer rubrum 'Frank Jr.') is an upright, tear-dropped-shaped tree that is fairly fast-growing!

The leaves are bright green in spring and become dark glossy green in summer before turning into fire in fall. This neat tree will stand tall and proud like a guardsman in your landscaping and radiate its beaming red leaves to brighten up your fall landscape.

Faster growth, a dominant central leader, and strong branch angles combined with clean foliage on this incredible Red Maple selection will breathe away. Nothing can put a stop to this tree's flawless beauty! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9, these mid-sized trees grow about 40-45 feet in height and can spread 20-30 feet wide at the base of the canopy.

Landscape Application:

This tree is the difference-maker that your landscape is so badly longing for and will steal the show as a specimen plant. Redpointe® Red Maple lives up to its reputation of being one of the prettiest Maple trees!

Make this tree's beauty front and center and welcome your guests with a pleasant surprise at the entry of your driveway. The Redpointe® Red Maples make for an elegant property line with its formal outline and excellent fall color to make your landscape incredibly sophisticated.

  • Tear Dropped-Shaped Canopy
  • Classic Maple Leaf Shape
  • Fast-Growing Full Tree
  • Scorching Red Leaves In Fall!
  • Elegant Specimens, Rows & Groupings

#ProPlantTips for Care:

This Maple tree wants to make your life as carefree as possible and is very low maintenance once planted in full sun and well-drained soil. After that, the tree will take care of itself and go to work illuminating your landscaping! A 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the roots supports your tree's growth, and prune your tree in the spring, but wait until after the sap has finished running to avoid sticky situations.

  • Full Sun
  • Well-Drained Soil - Highly Adaptable
  • Moderate Moisture Needs
  • Prune In Spring
  • Incredibly Low Maintenance

Order this uniquely shaped, brightly colored Redpointe® Maple tree today and complete your picture-perfect landscaping today! Now at NatureHills.com!

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