Urban Sunset Maple

Urban Sunset Maple brings bold color and elegant structure to your landscape. As fall approaches, its foliage transforms into a striking display of vivid red, adding a brilliant accent to your outdoor space. With an upright, columnar growth habit, this deciduous tree grows up to 35 feet tall and 20 feet wide at maturity, making it ideal for narrower spaces, streetscapes, or as a focal point where height is desired without excessive spread. The tree’s refined shape and consistent color make it a versatile addition, blending beautifully with both traditional and contemporary designs.

• Deciduous tree
• Upright, columnar growth habit
• Moderate growth rate
• Brilliant red foliage in fall
• Perfect for adding vertical structure and seasonal color

Hardy in zones 4-7, Urban Sunset Maple thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Its distinctive form and intense autumn color provide an eye-catching statement, making it an excellent choice for enhancing the character and beauty of your landscape.

Urban Sunset Maple is exceptionally easy-going once established, thriving on minimal maintenance. Here’s all you need to know:

• Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first several years to promote strong root development. Once established, Urban Sunset Maple handles moderate drought extremely well, though consistent moisture produces the best leaf color and density.
• Pruning: Prune during late winter to remove crossing or weak branches and maintain the tree’s natural oval form. Heavy shaping is rarely necessary thanks to its well-behaved structure. Avoid significant pruning during midsummer, when sap flow and heat stress can affect recovery.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support steady growth and vibrant foliage. In nutrient-poor soils, a light midsummer feeding may enhance vigor. Avoid excessive nitrogen.
• Mulching: Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and reduce soil temperature fluctuations. Keep mulch several inches away from the trunk to prevent bark issues.
• Winter Care: Urban Sunset Maple is highly cold-hardy and maintains its strong structure through winter storms. Young trees benefit from wind protection during their first two seasons, but mature trees withstand winter with ease.

Urban Sunset Maple is exceptionally resilient, though environmental stress may occasionally prompt manageable issues:

• Leaf Scorch: Leaves may brown around the edges during intense heat or prolonged drought. Improved watering consistency and light afternoon shade in hotter regions help prevent future scorch.
• Aphids: Shiny honeydew or curled young leaves indicate aphid activity. A gentle rinse or insecticidal soap treatment restores healthy foliage quickly.
• Powdery Mildew: A white coating may appear on leaves in humid or shaded conditions. Increasing airflow and avoiding overhead irrigation reduces disease pressure.
• Chlorosis: Yellowing leaves with dark green veins suggest nutrient deficiency, often due to alkaline soils. Apply chelated iron and consider amending soil pH over time.