Acer rubrum 'Scanlon'
red maple 'Scanlon' (syn. Acer rubrum Scalon)
Boasting a neat, narrow form, 'Scanlon' is a medium-sized, deciduous maple valued for its upright, columnar habit and bright autumn...
12 litre pot | 1.6m tall | grafted
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Plant description
Boasting a neat, narrow form, 'Scanlon' is a medium-sized, deciduous maple valued for its upright, columnar habit and bright autumn foliage. This compact, dense maple typically branches low and grows to around 12m tall with a narrow crown spread. The dark green, lobed leaves emerge red in spring alongside clusters of small, red flowers on bare branches, and the shiny foliage turns brilliant shades of orange and red in autumn. With its tidy habit, red flowers, red twigs, and colourful autumn hues,this red maple is an excellent choice for landscapes needing a vertical ‘showpiece’ accent. As with all red maples, neutral to acid soils will produce the strongest leaf colour.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Acer rubrum Scanlon:
Incorporate plenty of well-rotted leafmould or compost into the backfill when planting. Ensure the tree is monitored for water during its first growing season in order to establish. Add a top-dressing of a multi-purpose fertiliser around the base of the plant in late spring. No routine pruning is required, just remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches in late autumn or winter when they are fully dormant.
Please note:
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
