Maple - Redpointe
The Redpointe® Maple — Fall Color Without the Fuss 🍁
The Redpointe® Maple (Acer × freemanii 'Frank Jr.') is what happens when beauty and reliability team up. It grows fast, stands tall, and puts on a blazing fall show that turns heads every single year. If you're chasing brilliant red autumn color without sacrificing toughness, this is your tree. 🔥🌳
Unlike many maples, Redpointe® is built for modern landscapes. It develops a strong central trunk, a naturally tidy shape, and fewer branch issues than older varieties. The glossy green leaves keep things clean all summer before exploding into vibrant shades of scarlet and crimson when the weather cools.
Cold-hardy, adaptable, and surprisingly easygoing, it thrives through prairie winters and grows quickly enough that you won't be waiting decades for shade. It's the kind of tree that makes your yard look established years ahead of schedule. ❄️
Mature Size: ~40–50 ft × 30–40 ft
Growth: Fast ⚡
Vibe: Elegant, dependable, show-stopping
Plant it where you want incredible fall color and a tree that looks like it belongs there from day one.
Rebel Tip
Want your neighbors asking, "What maple is THAT?" This is the one. Give it room to grow, and every autumn it'll put on a show that steals the whole street. 🍁
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Growing Requirements in Alberta: Redpointe Maple can handle all types of soils but needs moist conditions consistently.
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