Acer rubrum 'October Glory'

Acer rubrum 'October Glory' - autumn colour

Acer rubrum 'October Glory'

Acer rubrum 'October Glory' - autumn colour

Acer rubrum 'October Glory'

Collect from nursery only

£95.00

(Canadian Maple) This is a superb medium sized tree with dark green summer leaves which turn vivid shades of orange and red before falling in autumn. Once of the best trees for reliable autumn colour.

These plants are to large to be sent with our mail order service and are available for collection from our nursery only.

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10L pot (4 - 5 years old, approx 175 - 200 cm tall) - collection from nursery only

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In recent years Acer rubrum 'October Glory' has established itself as one of the most spectacular trees in autumn, the leaves turn long lasting shades of rich metallic-red and golden-orange in October.

A handsome and vigorous cultivar, Acer rubrum 'October Glory' makes a fantastic and colourful street or garden tree and can also be planted en masse to create an unusual screen or avenue!

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil. The autumn colour of Acer rubrum 'October Glory' will be more intense in more acidic soils!
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
Habit: Acer rubrum 'October Glory' grows to be a medium sized tree with an oval crown once established.
- Height: up to 15 m (50 ft) / or up to 5 - 6 m (16 - 20 ft) after 10 years
- Spread: 10 m (32 ft) / or up to 5 m (16 ft) after 10 years

How Much Sun: Full Sun
Eventual Size: Tree - Medium (8m - 15m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Autumn Colour

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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