With ACER rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’, it’s easy to set the garden on fire in autumn. Its particular name ‘Fairview Flame’ matches the flamboyant color of its foliage in autumn (see photo). It is one of the maples with the brightest red foliage. Its vernacular name is also red maple. In summer, its dense green leaves make it a perfect tree to give you shade on hot days.
How to grow ACER rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’
Find a sunny spot for this plant. It absolutely does not fear cold or drought*. ACER rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’ is a hardy tree. In addition, it is not demanding, since it accepts any type of soil. This plant is suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners.
History and Origin
ACER rubrum is one of the most common trees in eastern and central North America. It can be found in its natural habitat in swamps and very dry land at the same time. ACER rubrum is also exploited on a small scale for its syrup and timber for construction, since its wood is qualified as medium to high quality.
It is also the state tree of Rhode Island in the USA.
The type species has highly variable morphological characteristics. Its presence in the natural habitat has greatly increased since the arrival of European settlers on the American continent. The density of this tree has multiplied by 6, even 7 in some of these areas. This trend continues.
In mature forests, this species contributes to the diversity and ecological structure of a forest. The lifespan can be up to 150 years, but most do not exceed 100 years.
ACER rubrum is also one of the first plants to flower in spring. In addition, the red maple is a source of food for elk, deer and butterflies…
*) after approximately 2 years of planting.
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