95 Dandenong-Hastings Rd Somerville 3912 – Enter Gate via Eramosa Rd East (unsealed rd)
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Acer rubrum ‘Autumn Red’ – Canadian Maple

Acer rubrum
Description: A medium-sized deciduous maple selected for consistently bright red autumn foliage and adaptable nature across varied sites. Produces a rounded crown with good seasonal interest and performs well in parks, streets and private gardens. Tolerant of wetter soils than many maples and offers dependable fall colour.

Additional information

size	30cm/33cm, 40cm/45Lt, 50cm/52Lt, 75Lt, 100Lt

Specifications

Mature height 4–7 m (varies by form); spread 3–6 m; deciduous; moderate growth; summer flowering.

Position

Full sun required for best flowering; sheltered from late frost advisable.

Soil

Prefers well-drained, fertile soils; tolerates a range of pH levels and urban conditions.

Pruning

Prune in late winter to remove suckers and shape; light deadheading after flowering encourages tidiness; avoid “topping”—use selective thinning instead.

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