![]() ![]() Slightly serrated foliage emerges a vibrant red, before transitioning to dark green in summer. It has an upright oval form, and smooth, light gray bark that becomes deeply ridged with age. ‘Shade King’: ‘Shade King’ red maple is a fast growing cultivar that reaches 55 to 65 feet in height. ‘Schlesingeri’ is one of the first trees to experience coloration in fall. In fall, leaves turn a rich, deep reddish-purple color that persists for a long time. ‘Schelesingeri’ is flush with dark green foliage that emerges red in spring. Clusters of red flowers appear along the branches in early spring, followed by red samaras. Its furrowed silver bark gives it a distinct appearance. ‘Schlesingeri’: ‘Schlesingeri’ red maple, also called swamp or scarlet maple, is a medium growing cultivar that reaches a height of 60 feet, with a 50 foot spread. They remain dark green during summer, before turning an outstanding scarlet color in fall. Leaves are larger and more serrated than other red maple cultivars. Greenish yellow flowers form along the branches in April. It has a narrowly upright, and columnar growth habit. It is a fast grower, reaching a height of about 40 feet, with a 20 foot spread. ‘Scarlet Sentinel’: ‘Scarlet Sentinel’ is a silver and red maple hybrid. Leaves develop a vibrant orange-red fall color. In summer, ‘Red Sunset’ features medium to dark green leaves. Throughout late winter and early spring, ‘Red Sunset’ produces clusters of small, red flowers, which yield an abundance of red samaras. ‘Red Sunset’ has strong, thick wood, and excellent branch structure. It has an upright pyramidal to oval growth habit. ‘Red Sunset’ grows at a medium to fast rate, reaching a height of 45 to 50 feet, with a 35 to 40 foot spread. ![]() It excels in heat due to its drought tolerance. It is extremely hardy in all but the northernmost reaches of the United States. ‘Red Sunset’: ‘Red Sunset’ is considered one of the best red maple cultivars. Leaves are deep green in summer, before turning a brilliant shade of red in fall. ‘Redpointe’ has an upright pyramidal form, as well as a straight and dominant central leader that ensures the formation of strong branch attachments. It is a vigorous grower, reaching a height of 35 to 45 feet, with a 15 to 20 foot spread. It is superior in alkaline soil due to its resistance to leaf chlorosis, and numerous fungal diseases. ‘Redpointe’: ‘Redpointe’ is a hardy cultivar of red maple. Leaves turn a brilliant orange to red color in fall. In summer, ‘October Glory’ is flush with lustrous dark green leaves. Clusters of tiny, conspicuous red blooms appear in early spring, yielding an abundance of red samaras late in the season. ‘October Glory’ has a rounded oval crown. It grows at a medium to fast rate, reaching a height of 40 to 50 feet, with a spread of around 35 feet. ‘October Glory’: ‘October Glory’ is one of the most popular red maple cultivars. Leaves become a brilliant yellow, burgundy or fiery red in fall. Foliage emerges bright red in late spring, before turning dark green in summer. Attractive red flowers precede new foliage, appearing in early spring. ‘October Brilliance’ has smooth, light bark that becomes deeply ridged with age. It is slow to leaf in spring, but forms a densely rounded upright crown. It reaches up to 40 feet in height, with a 30 foot spread. ‘October Brilliance’: ‘October Brilliance’ is a fast growing cultivar of red maple. In fall, they become brilliant shades of orange and red. Leaves have three triangular lobes, with toothed margins and pointed tips. Leaves emerge shortly thereafter, turning from red to dark green as they mature. These are followed by a profusion of red samaras. Red flowers appear in dense clusters between late March and early April. Its branches form a rounded to oval crown. It is a medium grower that reaches a height of 40 to 60 feet, with a 25 to 40 foot spread. ‘Northwood’: ‘Northwood’ is a hardy cultivar of red maple. The following describes some of the most frequently selected cultivars of red maple, including ‘Northwood’, ‘October Brilliance’, ‘October Glory’, ‘Redpointe’, ‘Red Sunset’, ‘Scarlet Sentinel’, ‘Schlesingeri’, ‘Shade King’, ‘Sun Valley’, and ‘V.J. Its rapid growth, aesthetic qualities, adaptability, and ease of transplanting make it an ideal choice for planting. Red maple is one of the most popular trees used for cultivation. ![]() This is the second half of a two part series on red maple cultivars.
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