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.