• Red Sunset Maple Tree with vibrant red and orange leaves in a park setting. (Acer rubrum)
  • Autumn Red Sunset maple trees with vibrant red and orange leaves along a white fence and paved road. (Acer rubrum)
  • Autumn view from a deck with red sunset maple trees and a white railing.
  • Close-up of green Red sunset maple leaves with a blurred background. (Acer rubrum)
  • Red Sunset Maple Tree with vibrant red and orange autumn foliage in a park setting. (Acer rubrum)
  • Large Red Sunset Maple tree in a park with green grass and blue sky. (Acer rubrum)
  • Red Sunset Maple Tree with vibrant red and orange autumn foliage in a park setting
  • Row of Red Sunset Maple trees with vibrant red foliage on a clear day
  • Red Sunset Maple Tree with red leaves in front of a house
  • Autumn Red Sunset Maple tree with vibrant orange leaves on a grassy hillside with a clear blue sky.
  • Lime green Red Sunset Maple tree on a grassy field with a blue sky background
  • Red Sunset maple tree in a field with a clear blue sky
  • Autumn Red Sunset Maple tree with vibrant red and yellow leaves under a blue sky.
  • Red Sunset Maple Tree with vibrant red leaves against a blue sky. (Acer rubrum)
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Red Sunset Japanese Maple Tree Seeds (Acer rubrum) Brilliant Red Fall Color Maple

Red Sunset Japanese Maple Tree Seeds (Acer rubrum) Brilliant Red Fall Color Maple

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Red Sunset Maple Tree Seeds (Acer rubrum)

The Acer rubrum, commonly known as Red Sunset Maple or Red Maple, is a fast-growing ornamental shade tree prized for its spectacular seasonal color and adaptability. This deciduous maple is widely planted throughout North America for its brilliant autumn foliage, attractive branching habit, and rapid growth rate.

Red Sunset Maple provides vibrant color throughout the year. New foliage often emerges with reddish tones before maturing into rich green leaves during summer. In autumn, the tree develops breathtaking displays of deep crimson, scarlet, orange, and golden-yellow foliage that make it one of the most visually striking landscape maples available.

During late winter to early spring, clusters of small red flowers appear along the branches before or during leaf emergence, adding additional seasonal interest. The tree also produces paired winged seeds that mature in spring and are dispersed naturally by wind.

This species typically grows 40–60 feet tall with a broad rounded crown reaching approximately 40 feet wide at maturity. It adapts well to a wide range of soil types including loamy, sandy, silty, clay, and moist soils, and tolerates wetter conditions better than many other maple species.

Red Sunset Maple grows at a medium to fast rate and performs best in full sun to partial shade. Its adaptability and brilliant fall display make it a favorite for landscaping, shade planting, and even bonsai cultivation.

🌱 Growing & Care Information

Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining acidic to neutral soil
Water: Moderate; tolerates occasional wet conditions
Growth: Medium to fast-growing deciduous shade tree
Climate: Cool to temperate regions

This species prefers consistent moisture but develops moderate drought tolerance once established.

🌿 Why Grow Red Sunset Maple?

• Spectacular red, orange, and yellow fall color
• Fast-growing ornamental shade tree
• Attractive red spring flowers
• Adaptable to many soil conditions
• Excellent landscaping specimen
• Great cold hardiness and vigor
• Suitable for bonsai cultivation
• Long-lived North American native maple

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

Sunset Maple Germination:

1) Remove the papery wing from the seed. Put the seeds in a heat-proof container and pour hot water over them. The water temperature should be no higher than 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

2) Allow the maple seeds to soak for at least 24 hours or up to two days.

3) Drain the water and place the seeds in a plastic bag filled with peat moss or vermiculite. Moisten the mixture with a small amount of water. 

4) Poke a few small holes in the bag to allow for air circulation.

5) Put the bag of seeds in the refrigerator for approximately 30 days. This stratification process breaks down the seed coats and prepares them for germination. When you remove the seeds, you may see small roots growing from the tips, indicating that the seeds have begun to germinate, and are ready to be potted. Keep the roots between 65 to 70 degrees for the first two weeks.

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Germinación del arce al atardecer:

 1) Quita las aletas de papel de las semillas. Coloca las semillas en un recipiente resistente al calor y vierte agua caliente sobre ellas. La temperatura del agua no debe superar los 43 °C (110 °F).

 2) Deja las semillas de arce en remojo durante al menos 24 horas o hasta dos días.

 3) Escurre el agua y coloca las semillas en una bolsa de plástico llena de turba o vermiculita. Humedece la mezcla con una pequeña cantidad de agua.

 4) Haz algunos agujeros pequeños en la bolsa para permitir la circulación del aire.

 5) Coloca la bolsa de semillas en el refrigerador durante aproximadamente 30 días. Este proceso de estratificación descompone las cubiertas de las semillas y las prepara para la germinación. Cuando retires las semillas, es posible que veas pequeñas raíces creciendo desde las puntas, lo que indica que las semillas han comenzado a germinar y están listas para ser trasplantadas. Mantén las raíces a una temperatura de entre 18 y 21 °C (65 y 70 °F) durante las primeras dos semanas.

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