Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley'

red maple

Family	Aceraceae
Plant Type	tree
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	6 - 12 m (20 - 40 ft)
Spread	4.5 - 11 m (15 - 35 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The tree Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' (red maple) bears bright red blossoms during early spring to mid-spring. The showy matte foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' (red maple) has fissured bark. A specimen plant, Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' (red maple) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses	Shade, specimen and street planting.
Special Characteristics	Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' tolerates wet sites and compacted soil. In the fall, Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' offers a beautiful display of autumn colour.