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Red Maple - Acer rubrum ‘Autumn Red’
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Red Maple - Acer rubrum 'Autumn Red'
Few deciduous trees command a landscape like Acer rubrum 'Autumn Red'. Its upright, symmetrical form and intensely saturated autumn foliage make it one of the most architecturally resolved shade trees available in advanced stock. Immediate presence, season after season.
Why Red Maple
Exceptional autumn colour: Among the most vivid red cultivars available, selected specifically for reliable, saturated seasonal performance.
Refined upright habit: A naturally symmetrical canopy that requires minimal intervention to maintain structure and form.
Proven cultivar: Consistent colour output and growth rate make it a dependable specification for large-scale and prestige projects.
Significant shade canopy: Reaches 10 to 15 metres at maturity, delivering meaningful cooling shade across lawns and open spaces.
Deciduous advantage: Full canopy in summer; winter light penetration after leaf fall, a considered asset in passive design.
Ideal Applications
Formal avenue planting: Uniform structure and colour impact make it the definitive choice for driveway and boulevard installations.
Prestige residential feature tree: A commanding focal point that anchors a property's landscape through every season.
Large open lawns and estates: Scale and canopy spread suit generous sites where a single specimen needs to hold its own.
Commercial and civic landscapes: Trusted by landscape architects for consistent performance across high-visibility public projects.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring
Soil & Drainage: Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; tolerates clay and periodic waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until established, keeping the root zone consistently moist but not waterlogged. Apply a 75–100mm layer of organic mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the trunk, to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Plant Details
Height: 12–18m
Width: 6–9m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern North America
Flower Colour: Red
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
