Acer rubrum 'Redpointe®' (Frank Jr.)
Photo Courtesy of JF Schmidt
More About Acer rubrum Redpointe® ('Frank Jr.')
- Upright, broad, pyramidal, growth habit
- Dominant, central leader with strong branching
- Dark green leaves in the summer, turn to bright red-scarlet in the fall
- A superior, fast-growing cultivar
Zone:
4Height:
12-14 mSpread:
9-10 mColour:
RedRedpointe® Maple Growing and Maintenance Tips
'Red Pointe' maple has a better tolerance of urban conditions, improved resistance to fungus diseases, leafhoppers and spider mites. Thrives in full sun and will grow best in an acidic soil that is medium to wet, with good drainage.
Acer rubrum Redpointe® ('Frank Jr.') Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Fast
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist to Average
Attributes
DeciduousFall Color
Flowering Time
SpringHabit
RoundedPyramidal
Upright
Foliage Color
RedGreen
Landscape uses
SpecimenSuitable Substitutions for Acer rubrum 'Redpointe®' (Frank Jr.)
Acer rubrum Red Sunset® ('Franksred') (COPF)
Red Sunset® Maple
Acer rubrum Burgundy Belle® ('Magnificent Magenta') (PP7222)
Burgundy Belle® Maple
