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Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum

Original price £0.79 - Original price £131.79
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Red Maple hedging plants (Acer rubrum) bring autumn colour and seasonal foliage to a garden boundary. Their robust growth and adaptability make them a choice for creating a hedge with a changing appearance through the year.

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Pot Grown (9 sizes)

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 15-30cm, Pot Grown

15-30cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£3.61 each
10% off10–19 plants£3.42 each
15% off20–49 plants£3.23 each
20% off50–99 plants£3.04 each
25% off100+ plants£2.85 each
Current price £3.79each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 15-30cm, Pot Grown

15-30cm

£3.79 each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£6.46 each
10% off10–19 plants£6.12 each
15% off20–49 plants£5.78 each
20% off50–99 plants£5.44 each
25% off100+ plants£5.10 each
Current price £6.79each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm

£6.79 each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£10.26 each
10% off10–19 plants£9.72 each
15% off20–49 plants£9.18 each
20% off50–99 plants£8.64 each
25% off100+ plants£8.10 each
Current price £10.79each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm

£10.79 each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£16.91 each
10% off10–19 plants£16.02 each
15% off20–49 plants£15.13 each
20% off50–99 plants£14.24 each
25% off100+ plants£13.35 each
Current price £17.79each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm

£17.79 each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£29.26 each
10% off10–19 plants£27.72 each
15% off20–49 plants£26.18 each
20% off50–99 plants£24.64 each
25% off100+ plants£23.10 each
Current price £30.79each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm

£30.79 each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£41.61 each
10% off10–19 plants£39.42 each
15% off20–49 plants£37.23 each
20% off50–99 plants£35.04 each
25% off100+ plants£32.85 each
Current price £43.79each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm

£43.79 each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 130-150cm, Pot Grown

130-150cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£62.51 each
10% off10–19 plants£59.22 each
15% off20–49 plants£55.93 each
20% off50–99 plants£52.64 each
25% off100+ plants£49.35 each
Current price £65.79each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 130-150cm, Pot Grown

130-150cm

£65.79 each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 150-170cm, Pot Grown

150-170cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£83.41 each
10% off10–19 plants£79.02 each
15% off20–49 plants£74.63 each
20% off50–99 plants£70.24 each
25% off100+ plants£65.85 each
Current price £87.79each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 150-170cm, Pot Grown

150-170cm

£87.79 each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 170-200cm, Pot Grown

170-200cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£125.21 each
10% off10–19 plants£118.62 each
15% off20–49 plants£112.03 each
20% off50–99 plants£105.44 each
25% off100+ plants£98.85 each
Current price £131.79each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 170-200cm, Pot Grown

170-200cm

£131.79 each

Bare Root (6 sizes)

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 15-30cm, Bare Root

15-30cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£0.76 each
10% off10–19 plants£0.72 each
15% off20–49 plants£0.68 each
20% off50–99 plants£0.64 each
25% off100+ plants£0.60 each
Current price £0.79each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 15-30cm, Bare Root

15-30cm

£0.79 each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 30-50cm, Bare Root

30-50cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£1.14 each
10% off10–19 plants£1.08 each
15% off20–49 plants£1.02 each
20% off50–99 plants£0.96 each
25% off100+ plants£0.90 each
Current price £1.19each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 30-50cm, Bare Root

30-50cm

£1.19 each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 50-70cm, Bare Root

50-70cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£2.28 each
10% off10–19 plants£2.16 each
15% off20–49 plants£2.04 each
20% off50–99 plants£1.92 each
25% off100+ plants£1.80 each
Current price £2.39each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 50-70cm, Bare Root

50-70cm

£2.39 each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 70-90cm, Bare Root

70-90cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£2.66 each
10% off10–19 plants£2.52 each
15% off20–49 plants£2.38 each
20% off50–99 plants£2.24 each
25% off100+ plants£2.10 each
Current price £2.79each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 70-90cm, Bare Root

70-90cm

£2.79 each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 90-110cm, Bare Root

90-110cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£2.94 each
10% off10–19 plants£2.79 each
15% off20–49 plants£2.63 each
20% off50–99 plants£2.48 each
25% off100+ plants£2.32 each
Current price £3.09each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 90-110cm, Bare Root

90-110cm

£3.09 each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 110-130cm, Bare Root

110-130cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£4.56 each
10% off10–19 plants£4.32 each
15% off20–49 plants£4.08 each
20% off50–99 plants£3.84 each
25% off100+ plants£3.60 each
Current price £4.79each

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer Rubrum – 110-130cm, Bare Root

110-130cm

£4.79 each

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Full Description

Red Maple Hedging Plants bring seasonal beauty and robust growth to any landscape, creating privacy with a splash of fall color. With its adaptability, Acer rubrum serves as a vibrant, nature-friendly choice for gardeners looking to establish attractive and functional hedging.

Red Maple Hedging Plants - Acer rubrum

Our Red Maple Hedging Plants, featuring Acer rubrum, bring vibrant seasonal color and structure to any garden. Known for its fiery autumn hues, the Red Maple is a popular choice for creating visually dynamic hedges and natural boundaries. With its fast growth rate and adaptability to various soil types, Red Maple hedging adds instant impact and a lush green presence during the growing season, transitioning to vibrant reds in the fall.
Features of Red Maple
Red Maple, or Acer rubrum, is a deciduous tree celebrated for its deeply lobed, medium to dark green leaves that turn spectacular shades of red, orange, and yellow in autumn. It is also known for its small, red flowers that bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge, adding subtle color to the landscape. This variety grows at a moderate to fast rate, typically reaching heights between 40 and 60 feet, though it can be pruned into hedging form. Its tolerance for wet soil makes it especially useful in landscapes with variable conditions, though it thrives best in well-drained, slightly acidic soils.
Benefits for Nature
Red Maple hedging supports local ecosystems by providing food and habitat for wildlife. The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, while the seeds are a food source for birds and small mammals. Additionally, its dense foliage offers nesting sites for birds, adding biodiversity value to your garden.
Landscaping and Design Appeal
Red Maple Hedging Plants work well in both formal and informal garden designs. The tree’s vibrant autumn color brings a focal point to gardens, creating a dramatic backdrop or boundary. Ideal for larger landscapes, this variety adapts well to pruning, allowing you to shape it into structured hedges or let it grow naturally for a wilder, more organic appearance. Its versatile growth habit and tolerance for urban conditions make it an excellent choice for city and suburban gardens alike.
Preferred Conditions
Red Maple thrives in full sun to partial shade and grows best in moist, well-drained soils that are slightly acidic. While it tolerates a range of soil types, avoid highly alkaline conditions, which may stunt growth. Regular watering during the establishment phase helps promote a healthy root system. Once established, the Red Maple exhibits a degree of drought tolerance, making it relatively low-maintenance.
Hedging Style Options at Harrod Outdoors
At Harrod Outdoors, we offer a range of hedging styles, each designed to suit specific landscaping needs. Our hedging plants, like Red Maple, provide an affordable option for growing natural, maturing hedges. For more immediate impact, our hedging elements and instant hedging units arrive with pre-shaped structure, offering quick results. Finally, our instant hedging screens deliver a dense, mature look for immediate privacy and coverage.
Fun Fact
The Red Maple is one of North America’s most widely distributed deciduous trees, often called “Swamp Maple” due to its natural presence in wetlands. Its vibrant red foliage has earned it a reputation as one of the most colorful maples in autumn.
Summary
Red Maple Hedging Plants bring seasonal beauty and robust growth to any landscape, creating privacy with a splash of fall color. With its adaptability, Acer rubrum serves as a vibrant, nature-friendly choice for gardeners looking to establish attractive and functional hedging.
Disclaimer
Please note that the appearance and maturity of your Red Maple Hedging Plants may vary based on the season and care provided. Regular maintenance, including pruning and watering, is essential to keep your hedge healthy and vibrant.
Planting and care

Planting information by size and root type:
Pot Grown — 15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-6 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown — 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 2-4 plants of this size per linear meter.
Pot Grown — 150-170cm, 170-200cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 1-3 plants of this size per linear meter.
Bare Root — 110-130cm, 90-110cm, 70-90cm, 50-70cm, 30-50cm, 15-30cm: For forming a hedgerow it is recommended you plant 3-6 plants of this size per linear meter.

What you’ll receive

Supplied according to the option you select for this product.

Height: as selected when ordering.
Root Type: as selected when ordering.

Delivery and unpacking

Delivery method by size and root type:
Pot Grown — 15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm: Box Delivery
Pot Grown — 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm: Pallet Delivery
Bare Root — 110-130cm, 90-110cm, 70-90cm, 50-70cm, 30-50cm, 15-30cm: Box Delivery

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Important information

Red maple is dangerous to horses: wilted or dried leaves can cause life-threatening poisoning. Keep fallen leaves and cut branches out of paddocks and feed.

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