Plant Database
Pacific Sunset Maple
Acer truncatum ‘Warrenred’
Pacific Sunset Maple is a handsome, medium-sized hybrid maple with a dense, rounded crown. It is noted for its good drought tolerance (better than many red maples) and its showy fall color that mixes red, orange, and yellow hues. It’s an excellent street or yard tree for smaller spaces.
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Exhibits better heat and drought tolerance than many Acer rubrum cultivars, making it a smart choice for drier Bay Area gardens.
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Fall color is a vibrant mix of red, orange, and gold.
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Has a strong, well-behaved root system and good resistance to leaf scorch.
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A reliable and attractive mid-sized shade tree that performs well in urban and suburban settings.