Plant Database
Redpointe Red Maple
Acer rubrum Redpointe, Acer rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’
Redpointe Red Maple is distinguished by its strong, narrowly pyramidal growth habit and excellent structure. It features glossy, dark green summer leaves that turn a reliable, bright scarlet red in fall. Its tighter form makes it an ideal red maple for spaces with limited width, such as narrower street corridors or residential yards.
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Grows with a strong central leader and a uniform, narrow pyramidal form, requiring less corrective pruning.
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Foliage is a handsome, glossy dark green in summer, turning a consistent bright red in autumn.
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Shows good heat and drought tolerance for a red maple, and adapts well to urban conditions.
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The perfect choice when you want the classic red maple fall color in a more space-efficient package.