Maple - Brandywine
Brandywine Maple | Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'
Plant Description
‘Brandywine’ Red Maple is a refined hybrid developed by the U.S. National Arboretum from Acer rubrum ‘October Glory®’ and ‘Autumn Flame’. It produces only sterile flowers in spring, eliminating messy fruit and unwanted seedlings. This medium-sized shade tree is valued for its strong oval crown, notable resistance to leafhopper, and exceptional fall color. Autumn color develops gradually, shifting from red to a rich, brilliant reddish purple. Adaptable to a wide range of site conditions, it performs best in slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils and is well suited for lawns, streets, highways, and park plantings.
At A Glance
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Height (25 ft.)
Reaches approximately 25 feet tall at maturity, making it an excellent medium-sized shade tree for urban and residential settings.
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Spread (12 ft.)
Maintains a relatively narrow spread of about 12 feet, allowing it to fit well along streets, boulevards, and tighter planting spaces.
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Shape (Oval)
Develops a neat, oval-shaped canopy with strong structure and a uniform growth habit.
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Exposure (Full Sun)
Performs best in full sun, which promotes dense foliage and the most intense fall color.
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Foliage (Medium Green)
Medium green leaves provide a clean summer canopy and a strong backdrop for fall color development.
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Fall Foliage (Purple Red)
Fall color is long lasting, transitioning from red to deep reddish purple for a dramatic autumn display.
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Hardiness Zone (USDA Zones 4–8)
Hardy in Zones 4 through 8, tolerating a broad range of climates and growing conditions.