Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

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Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

Medium-size tree with a regular, ovoid crown, forming a fairly broad and drooping ovoid when mature. The tree was selected during a study into the heredity of autumn colours and resistance to leafhoppers. ‘Brandywine’ has splendid autumn colours. Over about two weeks, the leaf first turns red and then a deep purplish red. Due to its fairly narrow habit, ‘Brandywine’ is suitable for use as a street tree, even in more restricted spaces. Furthermore, the tree is male, so it will not spread by seeding. Its growth will stagnate on calcareous soil. In such soil, as with very dry soil, the autumn change of colour will be less noticeable. Intolerant to (sea) wind.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Height
8 - 10 m
Width
7-9m
Crown
narrow ovoid to broad ovoid, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey trunk, dark reddish-brown twigs
Leaf
palmate, lobed, mid-green, ca 11 cm
Autumn colour
red, purple
Flowers
red, in small umbels, march/april
Fruits
none: male cultivar, fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
moist, not calcareous
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
U.S. National Arboretum, Washington, DC, USA, 1994
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad ovoid 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green orange/red average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
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Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' can eventually reach a height of 8 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' turn red, purple in autumn.

The right time to plant Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' blooms in march.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

Once you add items to your basket and proceed to the checkout, the system will calculate the delivery charges for your region. If your order qualifies for any discounts, they will automatically be applied.

For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.