2000-025 | Arboretum

Pacific Sunset Maple

Catalogue A#2000-025 Z9

GPS 45D 43' 56" N / 108D 37' 16" W

Acer truncatum 'Pacific Sunset' (Warrenred)

Family: Aceraceae

Origin: Acer truncatum x Acer platanoides hybrid, a 1989 Schmidt introduction

Relates to species from N.China sometimes referred to as Shantung Maple

Common name: Pacific Sunset Purpleblow Maple

Location: Along Plaza path on right (west) side between junction and Children's Garden.

Number in accession: 1

Donation from Jay and Kathy Kirkpatrick in memory of Herbert Thorndahl

Photo taken early Fall 2018 from under tree looking south onto Plaza

This 25 inch Red maple provides overall benefits of: $146 every year.

CRITIQUE

Red maple is a widely adaptable large tree common to the woods of eastern North America. A red tinge can be found in its flowers, twigs, and seeds, but it is most notable for the scarlet of its leaves in fall. Red maple needs plenty of room for its dense, spreading root system. Fall color can be yellow rather than red, so select a cultivar bred for red fall color.

Tree or Plant Type: Tree
       Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
       Native Locale: North America
       Landscape Uses: Shade tree, Specimen
       Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 40-60 feet
Mature Width: 35-45 feet
       Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
       Hardiness Zones: Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 , Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
       Soil Preference: Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil
       Acid Soils: Prefers
       Alkaline Soils: Moderately Tolerant
       Salt Spray: Intolerant
       Soil Salt: Intolerant
       Drought Conditions: Intolerant
       Poor Drainage: Tolerant
       Planting Considerations: Commonly planted, Intolerant of pollution
       Ornamental Interest: Fall color, Showy fruit
       Season of Interest: Early spring, Early fall, Mid fall
       Flower Color & Fragrance: Red
       Shape or Form: Irregular, Oval, Round
       Growth Rate: Moderate
       Transplants Well: Yes
       Wildlife: Game mammals, Insect pollinators, Small mammals, Songbird