Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' Red Maple / Swamp Red Maple

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1170 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707

Dense clusters of red flowers in late winter offer nectar early in the season. Cardinals, chipmunks and squirrels eat the red, winged "helicopter" fruits. The stems and twigs are reddish; the buds are red; and, in fall, the leaves turn orange-red. 'Red Sunset' is one of the best cultivars available, with outstanding orange to red fall color. Swamp red maple grows faster than Norway and sugar maples, but slower than silver maple.

Benefits:

* First tree to bloom, drawing all kinds of pollinators

* Insect eating birds visit the tree to feed on the pollinators

* Seeds are great food for birds and chipmunks

* Provides cover and nest sites for all kinds of birds

* Outstanding fall color and grows in wet soil

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Plant in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, acidic soils with good drainage but grows well in average to wet, well-drained soil.

This is a big tree so give it plenty of room to reach full size.

Height
40-50 Feet
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Spread
40-50 Feet

Native Range
Woods and swamps of Eastern North America; Newfoundland to Manitoba south to Eastern Texas and Florida.

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Native Trivia
Swamp red maple is one of the earliest blooming trees in the northeast. The flowers provide nectar for small bees, flies and beetles, which in turn attract insect-eating birds such as kinglets, phoebes, pine warblers and others.

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
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"This tree is a mini city for us birds! It has food, shelter and nesting sites all in one place."

Characteristics & Attributes
Plan Sub Group
• Deciduous Trees

Exposure
• Sun
• Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Soil
• Well-drained
• Acidic
• Wide soil tolerance

Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist but well-drained
• Moist
Attracts Wildlife
• Beneficial insects
• Butterflies
• Songbirds

Bloom Time
• Early Spring

Habitat Collection
• Songbird
• Butterfly
• Wet Sun

Native Habitat
• Riparian, wetland
• Forest
Foliage Color
• Green

Uses
• Specimen

Contact Information

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