Maple, Brandywine, Bare Root
Seedless maple with vibrant fall color
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Brandywine Maple (Acer rubrum 'Brandywine')
Brandywine Maple is a beautiful red maple variety known for its brilliant red and burgundy fall foliage and its adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. Developed by the U.S. National Arboretum, this cultivar is a male selection, meaning it is seedless, making it an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy the stunning beauty of a red maple without dealing with the mess of seeds. Brandywine Maple offers a dense, rounded crown with lush, green leaves that transition to deep red and purplish hues in autumn, creating a breathtaking display. It is a medium-sized shade tree that grows well in urban and suburban landscapes, providing vibrant color and cool shade.
Key Characteristics
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Brilliant Red and Burgundy Fall Color
Brandywine Maple offers an incredible fall display, with its leaves turning from deep green to vivid red, then transitioning to a rich burgundy hue as the season progresses. The tree's fall foliage is long-lasting, providing a beautiful splash of color in October to November that makes it a standout in the landscape. -
Seedless, Low-Maintenance Variety
As a male cultivar, Brandywine Maple is seedless, making it a great choice for those who want a tidy landscape without the hassle of fallen seeds. Its low-maintenance nature means less cleanup and easier care, making it a popular choice for residential and urban plantings. -
Medium-Sized Shade Tree
With a mature height of 25-35 feet and a spread of 20-30 feet, Brandywine Maple is perfect for providing shade in smaller yards, parks, and along streets. Its rounded crown and dense foliage create a cooling canopy that can help reduce energy costs when planted near buildings. -
Adaptable to Various Soil Types and Conditions
Brandywine Maple is highly adaptable and thrives in a range of soil types, from sandy to clay soils, as long as they are well-drained. It tolerates both full sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for different landscape settings. Its tolerance for wet soils also makes it suitable for areas prone to occasional flooding. -
Fast-Growing and Hardy
This variety grows at a moderate to fast rate, reaching maturity relatively quickly compared to other shade trees. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8, meaning it can thrive in a variety of climates, including colder regions where other maples may struggle.
Product Details
- Native range: Eastern North America (species origin)
- Plant life cycle: Perennial
- Sun requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil requirements: Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types, tolerates wet soils
- Mature height: 25-35 feet
- Mature spread: 20-30 feet
- Bloom time: March to April (small, inconspicuous flowers)
- Fall color: Red to burgundy
- USDA Hardiness zones: 4-8
Brandywine Maple is an ideal choice for those seeking a seedless, vibrant maple that offers stunning fall color and easy maintenance. Its adaptability and compact size make it perfect for smaller landscapes, providing a colorful and cooling presence in the garden.
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Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Part Sun/Shade
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Soil RequirementsMedium, Medium-Wet
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Bloom ColorRed
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Bloom TimeMarch, April
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USDA Hardiness ZonesZone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
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