Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' ~ Brandywine Red Maple

Brandywine Red Maple is a cold hardy deciduous tree that is a male selection noted for its large 3-5 lobed leaves with blue grey undersides and it's more intense and consistent red fall color.  Inconspicuous spring flowers.  Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Brandywine has significant resistance to potato leafhopper. Type:  Tree Height:  35’ - 50' Spread:  25' - 40' Spacing:  30' USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Red Season of Interest:  Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance.  Water regularly.  Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, and root rots.  Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, and leafhoppers.  Verticillium Wilt can be fatal.  LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, Street Tree, and  Shade Tree COMPANION PLANTS: Neon Flash Spiraea, Joan Senior Daylily, Switch Grass