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Acer rubrum 'Summer Red'
Common Name: Summer Red Maple
Acer rubrum ‘Summer Red’ is a distinctive red maple cultivar valued for its reddish summer foliage and excellent cold hardiness. Unlike many red maples that turn fully green in summer, ‘Summer Red’ retains bronze-red to reddish-green tones throughout the growing season, giving it multi-season appeal. Spring brings red flowers, followed by foliage that emerges red-bronze, then settles into its characteristic summer coloration. In fall, the tree finishes strong with bright scarlet to crimson-red color, often vivid and consistent even in northern climates. The growth habit is upright to oval-rounded, forming a well-structured medium-sized shade tree. ‘Summer Red’ performs best in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soils, including moist and northern sites. It is especially valued for its cold tolerance and unique summer color retention. Size Width: 25-30 ft Height: 45–50 ft Hardiness USDA Zones: 3–7 Best Uses Medium shade tree for northern landscapes Residential lawns and parks Fall color focal point Native and naturalized plantings Landscapes needing summer foliage interest
| Plant Type: | Shade Tree, Street Tree |
| Width: | 25-35' |
| Height: | 45-50' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 3 - 7 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Attract: | Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Bark Type: | Fissured |
| Landscape/Use: | Provide Shade, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Broad Upright |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loamy, Well Drained |
| Leaf Color: | Red, Maroon |
| Fall Color: | Yellow |
| Est. 10-Yr Width: | 15' |
| Est. 10-Yr Height: | 10' |