Acer rubrum Fairview Flame
red maple 'Pete's Fairview'
A round-headed, large, deciduous tree, over 12m in height and selected for its intense autumn leaf colour. Palmate, 3 to 5-lobed, dark green leaves, turn shades of brilliant red in autumn. Produces dense, upright clusters of tiny red flowers in spring before the leaves, followed by winged fruit
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Red | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Fairly lime-tolerant but best grown in acid soil for best leaf colour. See tree cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by grafting in late winter or softwood cuttings in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pruning group 1, if necessary, from late autumn to midwinter only
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
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