Redpointe Maple Pros and Cons

Redpointe® Maple is a popular option for a new generation of trees for shade. It's the best tree for the perfect location. Designed specifically for today's cityscapes and urban landscapes, it is a heat-resistant, rapidly blooming, and vibrant alternative for sustainable landscapes.

Redpointe® Maple has been determined to be the best performer among seedlings chosen in the J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. Acer rubrum breeding program, and is proving to be an exceptional performer in nurseries and landscapes across North America.

Nurseries have discovered that it is a pest and disease-resistant tree that is quite easy to maintain. To generate a symmetrical canopy, well-behaved, balanced growth minimizes the need for extensive pruning and shaping.

Redpointe Maple Pros

The Redpointe® Maple is tolerant of acidic soils and produces spectacular fall colors earlier than other maples. A large number of maples are cultivated in places with high soil pH, which might promote chlorosis in leaves, especially during the summer months. It has been developed to be more resistant to yellowing and chlorosis, as well as anthracnose, spider mites, and leafhoppers, which are all common in North American environments.

This tree's adaptability to a wide range of local climates and soil types is one of its most notable characteristics. It is adamant about presenting the earliest, brightest, and finest quality color possible, which enhances the aesthetics of any landscape.

Beautiful pyramidal maple with a spontaneous growth habit that is narrower than others, making it a great shade tree for smaller landscapes. Highly versatile, pest-free, and leaf chlorosis-resistant.

Redpointe Maple Cons

The shallow root system of the maple tree causes few complications. 

Problems with the root system may reveal themselves in the form of cracked sidewalks or driveways adjacent to the planted tree. 

Roots growing beneath the soil's surface may cause harm to lawnmowers and may also suffocate the grass or other plants growing beneath the tree.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

How fast does a redpointe maple grow?

Some trees grow slowly (20-30 years to reach full growth), while others grow quickly (10-15 years). The redpointe maple is a reasonably quick grower, adding on 1-2 feet of growth each year when planted in excellent growing circumstances.

What is the difference between redpointe maple vs autumn blaze?

The first difference is that Redpointe® Maple is more tolerant of alkaline soils, whilst Autumn Blaze is more susceptible to chlorosis in similar soils. 

Additionally, Redpointe® Maple is less vulnerable to diseases than Autumn Blaze. Autumn Blaze is more tolerant to cold weather than Redpointe® Maple when it comes to growing circumstances.

How to plant a redpointe maple?

Redpointe® Red Maple should be planted in an area where you will be able to experience its color and shade the most. Because of its size, it should be planted at least 15 feet away from structures to ensure that it has plenty of space to cast its lovely shadow over the surrounding area. This popular tree grows well in roadways, residential yards, and back gardens.

What are the redpointe maple problems?

The maple tree's shallow root structure presents negligible problems.

Cracked sidewalks or roadways near the planted tree may indicate a problem with the root system. Roots spreading beneath the soil's surface can damage lawnmowers and suffocate the grass and other plants growing beneath the tree.

Are Redpointe maples seedless?

Redpointe® maple is not seedless, but it does yield fewer seeds than the average for the species in its area of distribution.