Acer rubrum - Fairview Flame Lipstick Maple  Red Maple Tree is a stunning tree, with nice branch structure and a sensational autumn colour.  It is a relatively quick growing tree and makes a fine addition to larger gardens and parklands.  Fairview flame makes a stunning, specimen tree or is a great choice for multiple plantings along a driveway or as an avenue

Height: 8-12 metres. (Tends only to reach its minimum height in an urban environment)

Width: 7 metres.

Growth rate: The growth rate of Acer rubrum - Fairview Flame Lipstick Maple  Red Maple Tree is moderate.

Form: Oval

Foliage: Mid- to dark green with three- to five-lobed leaves. Maple shaped.

Autumn colour:  Redish - Orange

Bark: Thin, dark grey and roughly textured. The young twigs are bright red.

Tolerances: Lipstick maple adapts to a wide range of climatic and soil conditions including moderately wet soils. Moderate tolerance to air pollution and compaction.

Landscape Use:  Acer rubrum - Fairview Flame Lipstick Maple  Red Maple Tree is a lovely specimen and shade tree, in medium to larger gardens.  Makes a great avenue or driveway tree where multiple plantings are required.

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