Acer rubrum ‘Redpointe’ – Brilliant Autumn Red with Elegant Form

Description
Acer rubrum ‘Redpointe’ is a modern red maple selection prized for its excellent form and reliable autumn colour. Its glossy green leaves emerge fresh in spring, stay clean and vibrant through summer, and turn vivid scarlet-red in autumn.

This cultivar is valued for its symmetrical, pyramidal crown and strong central leader, making it both handsome and low-maintenance. With improved disease resistance and adaptability to varied conditions, it is particularly well-suited to urban planting as well as larger gardens and avenues.

Size & Growth
Reaches 10–12 m tall and 6–8 m wide, with an upright pyramidal habit.

Growing Conditions
Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Moderately tolerant of clay, heat, and pollution.

Why Choose Acer rubrum ‘Redpointe’?

• Spectacular Autumn Display – Reliable scarlet-red foliage.

• Excellent Form – Upright, pyramidal crown with strong branching.

• Urban Tolerant – Handles heat, clay soils, and pollution.

• Low Maintenance – Disease-resistant and easy to grow.

Planting & Care Guide

Position: Full sun for best autumn colour.
Soil: Moist, acidic, well-drained soil preferred; tolerates clay.
Watering: Keep moist during establishment; moderately drought-tolerant once mature.
Feeding: Mulch annually; apply balanced fertiliser in spring if required.
Pruning: Minimal – best done in summer if needed.

Design & Planting Ideas

• Perfect as a specimen tree in gardens and parks.

• Excellent choice for street and urban planting.

• Plant in avenues for a uniform autumn display.

• Combine with birches, lindens, or liquidambars for variety.

Acer Rubrum Redpointe 15 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.