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Rubrum

Acer cappadocicum
Rubrum has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit

This excellent tree is also known as the Red Cappadocian Maple. The young leaves have red tints in spring before turning green, and then yellow in the autumn.

It makes a good specimen tree, and is suitable for public spaces.

Rubrum maple trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

  • 2-year pot-grown tree £75.00
    Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
    In a 12L pot
    Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)
Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 24th February.

History

Acer Rubrum has been a popular garden tree in the UK since Victoriam times.

Rubrum characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • AwardsRHS AGM (current) - 1993
  • Attractive featuresAttractive tree / plantAutumn foliage colour
  • Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • SunlightTolerates shade
  • PruningLight prune
  • Flowering monthApril
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Leaf colour - autumnYellow
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

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