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Bowhall Red Maple

Acer Rubrum 'Franksred'

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Overview

The Bowhall Red Maple (Acer rubrum 'Franksred') is an upright, narrow cultivar perfect for restricted spaces. This stately tree reaches a mature height of 40-45 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet. Its striking red fall foliage and modest root system make it ideal for urban landscaping. Hardy in zones 4-9, it prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soil conditions.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
Bowhall Red Maple (Acer Rubrum 'Franksred') — This stately tree reaches a mature height of 40-45 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet
Bowhall Red Maple (Acer Rubrum 'Franksred') — The Bowhall Red Maple (Acer rubrum 'Franksred') is an upright, narrow cultivar perfect for restricted spaces

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
40–50 Ft.
Mature width
30–40 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bowhall Red Maple (Acer Rubrum 'Franksred') — This stately tree reaches a mature height of 40-45 feet with a spread of 15-20 feet
Bowhall Red Maple (Acer Rubrum 'Franksred') — The Bowhall Red Maple (Acer rubrum 'Franksred') is an upright, narrow cultivar perfect for restricted spaces

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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