Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley'
Red Maple is a rapid growing tree, valuable as an ornamental tree in parks or as shade tree on the street. Green leaves with light green to silver undersides. Excellent Red Fall color.
* Rarely Damaged by Deer *
Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Specimen or Shade Tree |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
20' - 35' |
| Spread |
15' - 25' |
| Shape |
Upright, spreading |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Dark Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Red |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
Insignificant |
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Showy Red Autumn Foliage |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Full sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
3 to 9 |
