ACER RUBRUM SUMMERRED

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Full sun enhances leaf colour, while partial shade helps protect from excessive summer heat.

• Soil Preferences: Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Performs best in loamy soils rich in organic matter.

• pH Range: Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–7.0). Avoid alkaline soils to prevent leaf chlorosis.

• Moisture Needs: Requires consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Mulching helps maintain soil moisture and cool roots.

• Planting Time: Plant in spring or early autumn to give roots time to establish before extreme weather.

• Spacing: Allow 4–6 metres between trees to accommodate its mature spread.

• Positioning Tips: Excellent as a lawn specimen, street tree, or feature in large gardens and parks.

• Shelter Needs: Hardy and wind-tolerant, but protection from strong, drying winds helps maintain leaf quality.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water deeply once or twice a week during hot, dry weather.

  • Newly planted trees need more frequent watering until established.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth and vibrant foliage.

• Pruning:

  • Minimal pruning is needed—remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches in late winter or early spring.

  • Maintain a strong central leader for best form.

• Mulching: Add a 5–8 cm layer of organic mulch around the base each spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Keep mulch away from the trunk to prevent rot.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally resistant to serious pests and diseases, though aphids, scale insects, or verticillium wilt may occasionally occur.

• Winter Care: Fully hardy in the UK and Ireland; young trees benefit from protection in exposed areas until well established.

Ornamental Features, Seasonal Interest, and Garden Uses

• Foliage: Uniquely, this variety produces deep red leaves in spring, which gradually turn a glossy green in summer before changing to rich orange-red in autumn.

• Form: Upright, symmetrical habit with a strong central leader and uniform branching.

• Flowers and Fruit: Small red flowers appear in early spring before the leaves emerge, adding seasonal interest.

• Growth Rate and Size: Moderate growth, typically reaching 10–12 metres in height with a spread of 5–7 metres at maturity.

• Wildlife Benefits: Early spring flowers provide nectar for bees and other pollinators.

• Ornamental Value: Combines three seasons of foliage colour with a tidy, uniform habit—ideal for both formal and informal landscapes.

• Garden Design Uses:

  • Striking specimen tree for lawns or driveways.

  • Excellent choice for avenue or boulevard planting.

  • Provides vertical structure in mixed borders.

• Seasonal Appeal: Offers distinct seasonal changes—red spring leaves, lush green summer canopy, and fiery autumn colour.

• Longevity: Long-lived with minimal maintenance when grown in the right conditions.

• Size
  1/2 STD

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

Click & Collect

Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

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