V.J. Drake Red Maple Tree
Acer rubrum 'V.J.Drake'
A stunning red maple with unique multi-toned fall color and strong form.
- Plant Type
- Shade Trees
- Width
- 40 Ft.
- Height
- 60 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 3 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 1
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Create design onlineAbout V.J. Drake Red Maple Tree
Acer rubrum 'V.J. Drake' is a medium-sized deciduous tree reaching 40 to 60 feet with a pyramidal youth and a broadly rounded mature canopy. It is celebrated for its unique fall foliage, where leaves transition from green to vibrant borders of blue-violet, red, and yellow. This hardy cultivar features a strong central leader and excellent branching, making it a superb specimen for urban lawns. It thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to diverse soils, from wet to dry conditions.