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Sunset Red Maple

15 years ago

I planted a Sunset Red Maple 2 years ago (it's growing beautifully now,) but its leaves never turn red. They always go all red and green splotched in the fall. I tried searching the web but haven't found anything yet. Is this normal or did I end up with something other than I thought I was buying?

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Embothrium
15 years ago
Look for Red Sunset ('Franksred') when searching the web. Maybe it's your site conditions or climate but the typical coloring for this one is florescent orangish red throughout, very bright and on the early side.
Embothrium
15 years ago
with photos

Here is a link that might be useful: Red SunsetÂ® Maple
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