Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

Brandywine Red Maple

Acer rubrum ‘Brandywine’ is a standout red maple cultivar prized for its rich, deep burgundy-purple fall color, a tone that sets it apart from the brighter scarlet reds typical of many red maples. Spring brings small red flowers, followed by dark green summer foliage with excellent substance.

In autumn, ‘Brandywine’ delivers a long-lasting display of wine-red to deep purple-red foliage, often holding color later into the season than other cultivars. The habit is upright to oval, developing into a well-balanced, medium-sized shade tree.

This cultivar performs best in full sun, which enhances fall color intensity, and adapts well to a variety of soils, including moist sites. It shows good tolerance to urban conditions and is often chosen where a darker, more dramatic fall color is desired.

Size



Width: 25–35 ft



Height: 35–45 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 4–9



Best Uses


Medium shade tree for residential landscapes



Fall color focal point with darker tones



Street tree (with adequate space)



Parks and commercial landscapes



Native-style and mixed plantings

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

35-45'

Width

25-35'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Normal

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Provide Shade

Shape

Narrow Upright

Bark

Fissured

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

6'

10-year width

15'