Maple (Acer) Varieties and Cultivars

Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

Red to brillant red-purple fall foliage that lasts up to 14 days or more; oval in habit and exhibits significant resistance to leaf hopper. Grows to 25' by 12' and is hardy in zones 4-8.


Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame'

Excellent red to scarlet fall color; oval-rounded crown. Grows to 48' by 35' and is hardy in zones 4-8(9).


Acer rubrum 'October Glory'®

Good oval rounded form with brilliant orange to red fall color. Grows to 25' by 50' and is hardy in zones 4-9.


Acer rubrum 'Summer Red'®

Outstanding burgundy red newgrowth results in a beautiful spring show; matures to a dark purplish green; yellow fall color; dense, oval-shaped crown. Grows 40' to 60' and is hardy in zones 5-9.


Acer rubrum 'Somerset'

This is a cross of A. rubrum 'October Glory'® and A. rubrum 'Autumn Flame'. It has a long-lasting red color; appears to color well as far south as Georgia. Moderately ovate crown; good leaf-hopper resistance. Grows 23' by 11' and is hardy in zones 4-7.


Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley'

A cross of A. rubrum 'Red Sunset' and A. rubrum 'Autumn Flame'. It is similar to 'Somerset' in that it exhibits long-lasting fall color and shows significant leaf-hopper resistance; symmetrical ovate crown at maturity. Grows to 21' by 10' and is hardy in zones 4-8.


Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'®

Dense oval rounded shape and rapid growth. Excellent fall color of orange red. Grows to 50' by 40' and is hardy in zones 4-7.


Acer x freemanii 'Celzam Celebration'®

Fast growing medium sized seedless tree. Attractive red and gold fall color. Grows 25' by 50' and is hardy in zones 4-7.