The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Redpointe® red maple

Family: Aceraceae (maple family)

Distribution: Species native to e. North America

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4

Life form: Deciduous tree

Plant Patent Info.: PP16,769; 4 July, 2006

Comments: A deciduous native tree selected for its exceptional dark green summer foliage and brilliant red fall color. Its habit is broadly conical growing with a single central leader and uniform branching. It grows 45' tall and 30' wide. It is both heat and drought tolerant. Makes an excellent choice for a street, shade or specimen tree.