Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame'
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RED MAPLE
Family: Aceraceae
Pronounced: AY-ser ROO-brum
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Trees.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: A2, A3, 1-9, 14-17.
USDA zones: 4-9.
Mature size:
Height: 50 feet (15 m).
Width: 35 feet (10.66 m).
Leaf attributes:
Leaves are 5 lobed; triangular ovate lobes and sinuses are irregularly toothed, medium to dark green and undersides are silvery. Fall color is red to scarlett.
Light:
Full sun.
Soil:
Tolerant of most soils, but prefers moist, slightly acidic soil.
Feeding:
Do not fertilize.
Propagation Methods:
Softwood cuttings. Does not graft well; trees are grown on own roots.
Pruning Methods:
Prune wayward or crossing stems in late summer to early autumn.
Pests and Diseases:
Bladdergall mites and borers may cause problems.
Rainy Side Notes
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For a number of years I admired the trees that lined the highway in front of Savage Plants & Landscape, in my home town of Kingston. This maple lets itself be center stage in fall, with leaves in glorious red and scarlet. The bright red is a nice change for the Northwest, where buttery yellows and gold are the normal fall leaf color. I ended up buying one for my garden for its shade in summer and bright leaf color in autumn.
Rated highly as a specimen, lawn and street tree, Acer 'Fairview Flame' has a rounded crown as it matures but is pyramidal when younger. However, it does not do well in urban settings where there is pollution. The tree feels right at home in our winter wet soils, a plus with our soggy winter conditions. It will need supplemental water during the normal drought we experience each summer.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed at Savage Plants & Landscape, Kingston, Washington.
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