Franksred' is the cultivar name and Red Sunset , is the trademark name. One of the best cultivars of red maple, Red Sunset, grows 50 to 60 feet tall with a width of 40 to 50 feet. It does well in large open areas, but not parking lots. Good branch structure and long fall color display are two more attributes of this year's selection. Before planting Red Sunset, carefully consider soil pH and site conditions.
Red maples prefer acidic soils.
They perform poorly when planted in areas where there are large amounts of reflected light from parking lots, sidewalks, and buildings. Remember the Perennial Plant of the Year and the Tree of the Year when you select new plants. Iowa State University , Ames, Iowa. This information subject to a usage policy .