Brandywine Maple

Brandywine Maple - Brilliant Red Purple Fall Color Shade Tree | 35-50 Feet Tall, Individual Trees

Add vibrant late-season color and dependable shade to your landscape with the Brandywine Maple. This improved red maple selection is prized for its stunning fall foliage that transitions from bright red to deep purple tones. Known for its strong structure and consistent performance, Brandywine Maple delivers both beauty and reliability in residential and commercial landscapes.

Throughout spring and summer, the tree develops a dense canopy of rich green leaves that provide cooling shade. As fall arrives, the foliage transforms into a spectacular display of vivid red that deepens into rich burgundy and purple hues, extending the fall color season. With its upright form and symmetrical branching, Brandywine Maple creates a striking focal point while offering long-lasting shade.

Why You'll Love the Brandywine Maple

Unique Fall Color Display: Leaves transition from bright red to deep purple, extending seasonal color interest.

Reliable Shade Tree: Dense canopy provides excellent shade for yards and outdoor spaces.

Strong And Durable Structure: Improved branching offers better strength and wind resistance.

Perfect Landscape Size: Growing 35 to 50 feet tall and 25 to 35 feet wide at maturity, ideal for residential landscapes.

Brandywine Maple Details

Botanical Name: Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'
Type: Deciduous shade tree
Mature Size: 35-50' tall × 25-35' wide (upright oval canopy)
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soil adaptable to many soil types
Water: Water regularly until established, moderate drought tolerance once mature
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Growing Conditions

Soil Adaptability: Performs best in well-drained soil but adapts easily to clay, sandy, or loamy soils. Tolerates occasional wet conditions.

Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun and requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth and fall color.

Hardiness: USDA zones 4-8, making it suitable for a wide range of temperate climates.

Care Instructions

Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, this tree becomes moderately drought tolerant.

Pruning: Prune in late winter to maintain strong structure and remove any damaged or crossing branches.

Fertilizing: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support healthy growth and canopy development.

Landscaping Uses

Versatile Applications: Brandywine Maple’s vibrant fall color and strong growth make it suitable for: shade trees, street plantings, front yard trees, large landscapes, and landscape focal points.

Fall Color Excellence: Its extended red-to-purple color display makes it one of the best choices for dramatic autumn landscapes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far apart should I plant Brandywine Maple trees? Space trees 25 to 35 feet apart on center to allow for mature canopy spread.

When does Brandywine Maple change color? It typically turns bright red in fall, followed by deeper burgundy and purple tones later in the season.

Is Brandywine Maple easy to grow? Yes, it is a hardy and adaptable shade tree that performs well in a variety of soil and climate conditions once established.