38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'
Brandywine Red Maple
$30
PB18
Mature height:
10 - 12 m
Mature width:
6 - 8 m
A magnificent, medium-sized deciduous tree with a tidy, uniform, oval-to-pyramidal crown. Features lush green leaves with silver undersides that transition to a breathtaking, long-lasting display of deep scarlet-red and brilliant purple-burgundy in autumn. This cultivar is entirely seedless.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Moist, rich, organic, slightly acidic well-drained loam or clay.
Sunlight
Full sun yields the most uniform canopy and intense autumn colours.
Flower
Inconspicuous tiny red flower clusters in early spring.
Care & Maintenance
Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' is a superior cultivar of Red Maple, famous for its intense, long-lasting autumn display of red and purple.
• Prefers moist, slightly acidic, and fertile soil.
• Needs protection from severe, drying winds to ensure good autumn colour.
• Very hardy to extreme cold.
• Water consistently during its first few years to help it establish.
Common Uses for
Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'
01
Autumn Showcase Specimen
Commands absolute attention, delivering a spectacular, high-impact scarlet-red floral show on open lawns.
02
Symmetrical Street Tree
Excellent choice for urban street lines and driveways due to its seedless nature and uniform shape.
03
Large Property Framing
Lined along property boundaries to establish a majestic, formal, colourful framework layer.
04
Riparian Buffer Margins
Thrives near ponds, watercourses, and damp alluvial zones, binding soils while reflecting autumn gold.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only