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Acer rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’ Lipstick Maple

Acer rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’ — Emerald, VIC — Emerald Gardens Nursery

Acer rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’

One of the best red maple cultivars, this Lipstick tree has a nice shape and form and spectacular, reliable autumn colour.

Height

10-11 m

Width

7 m


Foliage

Lustrous, dark-green, five-lobed leaves change to an array of colours from reds, oranges, purples and yellow.

Usage

  • Makes an excellent shade tree, feature tree, street tree, park or avenue tree. 
  • The impact of the autumn colour when lining a driveway or fence line is very dramatic.

Comments

Grow in full sun to partial shade.   

  • A hardy variety of maple that will handle most conditions, including some coastal conditions, and moderately wet soils, however, prefers moist, well-drained soil. 
  • Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.


All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

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