Check, particularly after windy weather, that stakes are still solidly in the ground keeping the base of the trunk firm. Roots not firmly in contact with the soil are unable to take up moisture and nutrients, resulting in die back or death of the tree. If trees are not correctly secured they will rock in the planting pit. Each time you mow, the grass will grow back more vigorously and strimming invariably leads to lacerated trunks.
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It is vital that for at least 3 years after planting your tree or hedge has a circle or strip one metre wide completely free of grass. When trees are first establishing, the grass roots would be at the same level as the tree roots and are far more efficient at taking up water and thus choke the tree. One of the most common causes of lack of water is competition from grass. In hot dry spells give the equivalent of 2 bucketfuls every three days. It is essential throughout the spring and summer, to give a heavy enough watering to enable the water to penetrate right down to the deepest root level of the tree. The main reason that plants die within 12 months of having been planted is lack of water. Highly rated and reliable in the USA, it was rebranded as ‘Red Sunset’ and has become in America the standard to which other red maple cultivars are compared for autumn colour.įor the continued healthy growth of your trees, shrubs or hedging it is vital that you follow the advice below. Frank Schmidt, Jr in Oregon, originally called ‘Franksred’. Red Sunset is a female variety developed by J. Red maples are sometimes male, sometimes female, sometimes both (meaning the flowers on a tree are all male or all female, or hermaphrodite), and can even switch from being one sex to another. Red maple ( Acer rubrum) originates in North America but has been grown in the UK since the 1600s. Red Sunset is somewhat hardier than October Glory. As it is not a small tree it is better to give it some space.
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It will cope with partial shade but performs better in full sun. While it prefers rich well drained soils it is tolerant of almost all soil types.
The leaves are a lustrous green throughout summer. New growth and young leaves are also tinged red. Unlike sycamore, however, red maples will not scatter dozens of them around the garden. These are followed by pink-tinged seedpods, similar to those of other maples like sycamore. In spring, clusters of tiny red flowers adorn the bare branches, adding early seasonal interest. It quickly reaches about 12m (40ft) in height and a spread of 9m (30ft), with a rounded or pyramidal crown, which is nicely symmetrical if given an open position with plenty of light. Acer rubrum Red Sunset is one of the best medium-sized maples for autumn colour, as the name suggests offering up a vibrant display of crimson foliage.
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