BRANDYWINE' red
maple was released by the USDA US NATIONAL
ARBORETUM in 1994. It is a cross between 'October
Glory' red maple and 'Autumn Flame' red
maple and has a beautiful red autumn color turning to
brilliant long lasting purple-red. This maple is a male plant
and will not produce seedlings. 'Brandywine'
red maple has a moderately columnar
form, typically 25 feet tall and 12 feet wide in 12 years. Zones 4 -
8. For us, Brandywine grows
faster than any of the other red maple varieties.
Click here to view the National
Arboretum fact sheet on this new variety. All these maples
released by the US National Arboretum have longer lasting and more
vibrant fall color than older varieties.
