In spring bright red flowers open up to dark green leaves.

The green leaves turn to shades of red in fall.

It has excellent symmetrical branching and resists frost cracking.

It is an excellent specimen tree and is one of the earliest maples to change color in the fall.

Prefers moist, slightly acidic soil.

Height: 70'

Spread: 30'

Shape: Upright, oval

Foliage: Medium green

Fall Foliage: Bright red 

Exposure: Sun

Zone: 3-7

Photos courtesy Bailey Nurseries, Inc