Red Sunset Maple Tree - 4-6 Feet Tall Live Shade Tree with Brilliant Red Fall Color

Enhance your landscape with this Red Sunset Maple Tree, a popular shade tree known for its vibrant fall colors and strong growth. This tree features medium to dark green leaves during the growing season that turn brilliant red and orange in autumn, often among the first to display fall color. Its attractive branch structure and sturdy wood make it ideal for lawns, parks, streetscapes, and large residential areas. The live tree arrives approximately 4–6 feet tall, ready to establish quickly in your yard.

• 1 live Red Sunset Maple tree
• Height: approximately 4–6 feet tall
• Healthy, established root system
• Fast-growing shade tree variety
• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

• Common Name: Red Sunset Maple
• Botanical Name: Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'
• Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
• Growth Stage: Young tree
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (minimum 4+ hours of direct sunlight daily)
• Soil: Acidic, sandy, loamy, silty, clay, moist, or well-draining soils
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil moist during establishment
• Mature Height: 40–50 feet
• Growth Rate: Medium to fast
• USDA Zones: 4–8
• Container Friendly: No, best suited for landscape planting

Care Tip

Plant in a location with adequate room for mature growth. Water regularly during the first growing season and apply fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy root development and vigorous growth.