Red Maple Hedging – Acer Rubrum

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Acer rubrum, the Red Maple, is a North American native tree that is well-adapted to the British climate. Popular for its stunning fall colour, this tree can make an impactful and beautiful hedge, screen or specimen tree in a large garden.

Red Maple Hedging – Acer Rubrum

Acer rubrum, the Red Maple, is a North American native tree that is well-adapted to the British climate. Popular for its stunning fall colour, this tree can make an impactful and beautiful hedge, screen or specimen tree in a large garden.

Description and Characteristics

When cultivated for hedging, Red Maple typically reaches a height of 10-20 metres (30-65 feet), although in its native environment it can grow much taller. Its leaves are deciduous, green during the summer and transforming into shades of red and orange in the autumn, living up to its name.

Red Maple grows at a moderate to fast pace, gaining 30-60 cm (1-2 feet) per year. This tree can live up to 100 years or more if given the proper conditions.

Flowering, Fruits, and Reproduction

The Red Maple produces clusters of small red flowers in early spring, one of the earliest trees to flower. These are followed by the development of ‘samaras’, or winged seeds, which are dispersed by the wind and provide food for wildlife.

Benefits to Wildlife

The Red Maple is beneficial for a variety of wildlife. Its flowers are a source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects in the spring, while the seeds are a food source for birds and small mammals. The dense foliage provides excellent nesting and roosting sites for birds.

Ideal for British Gardens

Red Maple thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils, making it suitable for many British gardens. As a hedge or screen, it provides a tall, colourful and dense barrier. The autumn colour is a particularly attractive feature, adding visual interest and variety to a landscape.

Distribution in the UK

While not a native tree, the Red Maple is increasingly popular in UK gardens due to its autumn colour and wildlife benefits. It is most commonly found in parks, larger gardens and urban areas where its resistance to pollution is a benefit.

In conclusion, Acer rubrum, with its spectacular autumn colour, fast growth rate and wildlife benefits, makes a wonderful addition to a British garden. Its adaptability to various conditions and low maintenance requirements also contribute to its appeal. Whether you’re designing a wildlife-friendly garden, creating a robust hedge, or looking for a tree with fantastic autumn colour, the Red Maple is a great choice.

Style

Full Standard, Boxhead, Feathered, Multi Stem, Pleached, Half Standard Pleached, Umbrella, Half Standard, Espalier, Mini Standard, Ball, Cone, Spiral, Cube, Cloud Form, Cube Spiral, Cube Multiball, Cube Ball Cone, Pom-pom, Lollipop, Archway, Twisted Stem, Triple Lollipop, Multiball 2, Multiball 3, Dome, Cylinder, Pyramid, Cylindrical Dome, Twisted Stem, Unique, Bonsai, Instant Hedge, Instant Screen, Hedging Plants, Young Tree, Regular Tree

Root Type

Pot Grown, Rootball, Bare Root

Height

15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm, 200-230cm, 230-250cm, 250-270cm, 270-300cm, 300-350cm, 350-400cm, 400-450cm, 450-500cm, 500-600cm, 600-700cm, 700-800cm, 10-20cm, 20-30cm, 30-40cm, 40-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, 70-80cm, 80-90cm, 90-100cm, 100-110cm, 110-120cm, 120-130cm, 130-140cm, 140-150cm

Stem Girth

4-6cm, 6-8cm, 8-10cm, 10-12cm, 12-14cm, 14-16cm, 16-18cm, 18-20cm, 20-22cm, 22-24cm, 24-26cm, 26-28cm, 28-30cm, 30-35cm, 35-40cm, 40-45cm, 45-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, N/A, 20-25cm, 25-30cm

Foliage Type

Deciduous

Origin

Not Native

Water Requirement

Moderate Watering

Growth Height

Tall Growing

Growth Speed

Moderate Growth

Costal Growing

No

Conifer?

No

Flowering?

Yes

Toxic?

0

Colourful Foliage?

0

Hard Wood Cutbacks?

0

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STANDARD DELIVERY TYPES

Box/Parcel – Used for plants sized 0-70cm, costs £12. Order £100 worth of plants of that size to qualify for free delivery! Parcel deliveries are always sent for next day delivery unless otherwise specified.

Pallet – Used for plants sized 71-230cm, costs £60. Order £350 worth of plants to qualify for free pallet delivery! We always send our pallets for next day delivery, unless requested otherwise.

Private Van – Used for plants sized 231cm and taller, costs £60. Order £350 worth to get free private van delivery!

In all cases you can request a private van delivery, where your plants are delivered by us. Upon your request we can re-evaluate your delivery fee and let you know of the delivery time.

Please note, for pallet and box deliveries we use third party companies to deliver the goods. Not often, but occasionally some delays may happen due to unforeseen circumstances, which are out of our control. For this reason, we ask you to never book gardeners, contractors, or other industry professionals for the estimated delivery date. Please do not book days off work or cancel other commitments specifically for your plant delivery to avoid disappointment.

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Specialized Delivery

If you have any special requirements regarding your delivery, please add it to your order notes or call us on 01603 327269. Always include any delivery restrictions into your order note so appropriate vehicles and good carriers can be used to deliver your plants.

Please note that we currently are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland due to Brexit rules and regulations.

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