Danhui Wanzhao Red Maple (Acer rubrum 'Danhui Wanzhao') | Fast-Growing Shade Tree

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Red Sunset Red Maple

Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'

A fast-growing red maple with exceptionally large leaves and vibrant orange-red fall color, forming a tall, clean, pyramidal crown.

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Description

Acer rubrum 'Danhui Wanzhao' is a fast-growing, stately deciduous tree prized for its exceptional large leaves, vibrant fall color, and upright, pyramidal habit. This red maple selection features oversized, 5-lobed leaves (each leaf up to 6 inches long and wide) with a prominent, deeply elongated central lobe. The foliage emerges light green in spring, matures to a rich dark green for summer, and transforms into a stunning display of bright orange-red to scarlet in autumn. In early spring, small, inconspicuous red flowers appear before the leaves, attracting early-season pollinators. With its tall, clean, pyramidal form, rapid growth rate, and broad adaptability, it is an outstanding choice for a shade tree in large landscapes, parks, and residential properties, as well as for street and highway plantings.

Quick Facts

Foliage & Flowers: Exceptionally large, 5-lobed leaves (to 6 inches) with deeply elongated central lobe; light green spring, dark green summer, brilliant orange-red to scarlet fall; small red flowers in early spring .
Mature Height: 40-50 ft
Mature Spread: 15-25 ft (narrow, pyramidal)
Growth Rate: Fast (12+ inches per year; up to 24 inches in ideal conditions)
Hardiness Zones: USDA 4-8
Light Requirement: Full sun
Core Benefits: Exceptionally large leaves, fast-growing, vibrant orange-red fall color, upright pyramidal habit, adaptable to various soils (prefers acidic), moderately wet-tolerant.
Best Uses: Shade tree, large landscapes, parks, residential yards, street tree, highway plantings, lawn specimen.

Faqs

Q: How large does 'Danhui Wanzhao' Red Maple get?
A: It is a large tree, typically reaching 40-50 feet in height and 15-25 feet in spread at maturity, with a tall, upright, pyramidal form.

Q: How fast does it grow?
A: It has a fast growth rate, typically adding over 1 foot per year and up to 2 feet per year under ideal conditions.

Q: What makes its leaves unique?
A: The leaves are exceptionally large for a red maple (each leaf up to 6 inches long and wide), with a deeply elongated, prominent central lobe.

Q: What is the fall color like?
A: The fall color is a brilliant, vibrant orange-red to scarlet, providing a spectacular seasonal display.

Q: Does it have shallow roots?
A: Yes, like many maples, it has a somewhat shallow root system. Plant at least 20 feet away from buildings, sidewalks, and driveways to avoid potential damage from surface roots.

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