The Lipstick Maple
If you are looking for a large tree with brilliant autumn colour then the Lipstick Maple is one to consider. This is one of the best varieties of the Canadian Maple and available in a number of forms.
A beautiful deciduous tree with lipstick red autumn foliage Acer rubrum comes in a number of forms.
They are well suited for use as large specimen or feature tree, and also can be used to line driveways.
Also known simply as the ‘Red maple’. With many species and cultivars of Acer Rubrum available the choice for this outstanding feature tree is wide. Upright growth habit at first, with a broader crown on mature specimens. Useful in landscaping as it does tolerate damp soils.
Best suited to planting where its attractive natural growth habit can be appreciated, this is a wonderful specimen or small shade tree for larger gardens and parks. Also suited to planting in avenues on larger properties, or for street planting.
With large crowns they can also be used as shade trees in larger gardens.
Acer rubrum varieties
- October Glory – This is a variety with an upright growth habit. Foliage tends to last well into late autumn to early winter depending on the climate. It will eventually reach around 15 metres in height with a a canopy spread of around 8 metres.
- Autumn Blaze – Again brilliant red autumn foliage, this variety has a slightly more rounded canopy and a dense growth habit.
- Fairview Flame – Good green foliage from spring through to autumn when it turns to orange/red. Reaches around 10 – 15 metres with a canopy around 10 metres across at maturity.
- A. rubrum Bowhall,
- A. rubrum Karpick,
- A. rubrum Armstrong
All varieties are grow best in a humus rich soil in part shade to full sun. The root system is regarded as invasive.
Like many trees the root system will find its way into leaking drainage systems and as the tree matures it can lift pathways and similar if planted to closely.
As all of these are large growing trees if you are looking for dwarf maples with good red foliage Acer palmatum varieties are more suitable.
Summary
- Reaches 10 – 15m depending on conditions.
- Upright when young, more rounded as the tree matures
- Flowers are insignificant.
- Requires some water in very dry conditions especially in hot windy areas. Once established it is reasonably resilient.
Acer rubrum – Lipstick Maples are available from the following Nurseries.
Carey Gully, Adelaide Hills.
Family business selling a large range of deciduous trees in pots 1-4m high. Crepe myrtle specialist. Includes Ornamental pears & plums, Red maples, Japanese maples, Gingko, Cercis, Ash, Birch, Crab apples, Weeping cherries, Gleditsia, Liquidambar and more. Hedging plants, evergreen trees & fruit trees.
www.adelaidetreefarm.com.au
55 McDougal Rd Neerim South Victoria 3831 PH: (03) 56281507
Advanced ornamental trees and garden designs and concept plans. Direct to your property combined with specialist knowledge and outstanding service.
www.blericktreefarm.com.au
Phone: 0411 435 314
Online Retailer of Landscaping Plants, large quantities of small pot sizes up to advanced sizes & plant Sourcing.
SYDNEY | NORTHERN NSW | GOLD COAST | BRISBANE | MELBOURNE | ADELAIDE
www.egardens.com.au
Wholesale Growers Include
"Propagation and Production of Native and Exotic Trees
with Natural Root Systems from 2 to 2,000 lts."
www.njrivett.com.au
email ask@plantmark.com.au
One of Australia's largest wholesale trade nurseries. Over 30,000 species available, tubestock to advanced trees, an almost unlimited choice of plants.
www.plantmark.com.au
WINTER HILL TREE FARM Ph: 02 4878 9193 Fax: 02 4878 9109
NSW Southern Highlands
Retail & Wholesale. Advanced trees & hedging. Grown in pots for year-round planting. 45 litre - 1000 litre available. Great range. Great Quality. Delivery available.
www.winterhill.com.au
111 Stanhope Road Theresa Park NSW 2570
Offering a variety of sun hardy Australian natives and exotic trees, shrubs, groundcover's and perennials from semi advanced through to super advanced and semi-mature stock.
www.downesnursery.com.au