Maple, Sun Valley Red 3.5"
Maple, Sun Valley Red
Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley'
Height: Typically 30–40 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 20–30 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 25–30 feet apart for full development
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Deciduous
Shade tree
Native to Michigan
Native to United States
Description
Maple, Sun Valley Red is a stunning, reliable shade tree prized for its breathtaking fall color and tidy, symmetrical shape. This hybrid of Red Maple (Acer rubrum) showcases a brilliant, long-lasting scarlet-red display in autumn, making it one of the finest choices for adding seasonal impact to the landscape. In spring and summer, its lush, medium-green foliage forms a dense, rounded canopy that provides refreshing shade. Unlike many maples, this selection is seedless, offering a clean and polished look throughout the year. With its strong branching and upright growth, it makes an excellent statement tree for streetscapes, yards, and parks.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun for vibrant color and faster growth; tolerates some shade.
- Watering: Once established, water occasionally, ensuring soil remains evenly moist but well-drained
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring if shaping or thinning is needed
With its vibrant red fall color, uniform form, and seedless nature, Maple, Sun Valley Red is a magnificent choice for a shade tree that delivers structure, beauty, and seasonal interest to the landscape.
