Redpointe Red Maple (Acer Rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’ Plant): Plant Care and Growing Guide
The Redpointe Red Maple has a way of stealing the spotlight in any yard. The first time I planted one, I couldn’t get over how quickly it grew into a strong, upright tree with perfectly shaped branches. And when autumn rolled around, its fiery red leaves lit up the landscape like a bonfire against the sky. It’s no surprise this tree has become one of my go-to choices for adding beauty and shade to a space.
But what really sets the Redpointe Red Maple apart from other varieties is how dependable it is. Some maples can be a bit finicky, but this one handles heat, urban conditions, and different soils with ease. In this guide, I’ll share what I’ve learned about planting, watering, and caring for this standout tree. Looking for a low-maintenance standout? The Redpointe Red Maple could be just what your landscape needs.
Basic of Redpointe Red Maple
The Redpointe® Red Maple, or Acer Rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’ (Plant Patent #16,769), is a popular tree. It’s also called Scarlet Maple, Swamp Maple, and Canadian Maple. This tree is native to the Southeast, Northeast, and Southwest regions of the United States.
The Redpointe® Red Maple, or Acer Rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’ (Plant Patent #16,769), is a popular tree. It’s also called Scarlet Maple, Swamp Maple, and Canadian Maple. This tree is native to the Southeast, Northeast, and Southwest regions of the United States.
Taking care of your Redpointe® Red Maple is easy. Just follow the tips in our Redpointe® Red Maple Care Guide.Now let’s get started.
The basic care guidelines you need to remember for your Redpointe® Red Maple are the following:
- Water: The Redpointe® Red Maple needs evenly spread moist soil – try to avoid letting the soil dry out.
- Light: Keep your Acer Rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’ Plant Patent #16,769 in an environment where it can receive full sun on a daily basis.
- Soil: Make sure to keep the Redpointe® Red Maple in soil with moist but well-draining to well draining properties, so ideally, one that is made of clay, loam, chalk, and sand.
And that’s practically it! If you keep these three factors in check, your Redpointe® Red Maple will likely have all it needs for it to survive and even thrive.
Redpointe Red Maple Scientific / Botanical Aspects
Taking care of your Redpointe® Red Maple is easy. Just follow the tips in our Redpointe® Red Maple Care Guide.
Some of the more popular Sapindaceae plants are Aesculus Parviflora, Downy Japanese Maple ‘Aconitifolium’, Acer Griseum, Acer Palmatum ‘Seiryu’, Acer Palmatum ‘Osakazuki’, Fort Mcnair Red Horse Chestnut and Crimson King Norway Maple.
Like other Acer trees, the Redpointe® Red Maple is deciduous. This means it loses its leaves each autumn.
Growing Region
The Redpointe® Red Maple is a plant native to the Newfoundland to Florida West to Minnesota Oklahoma and Texas.. The Acer Rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’ Plant Patent #16,769 thrives in specific areas. It grows well in the Southeast, Northeast, and Southwest regions of the United States.
Knowing your plant’s native region is very useful, as it can give you tips on which environment is best for your Redpointe® Red Maple. If you keep it in mind, you can try to replicate these conditions at home, and you’ll likely end with a healthier plant.
The Acer Rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’ Plant Patent #16,769 thrives in heat zones 1 to 9. Its hardiness level ranges from 2b to 9a. The best climate for this plant falls between zones 1 through 9, and also includes 14 to 17, A2, and A3.
Redpointe Red Maple Growth and Size
Growth
The Redpointe® Red Maple grows at a moderate pace. This makes it easier for plant lovers to care for.
Size
But, what size of Redpointe® Red Maple are we talking about? What can you expect in terms of height, spread and spacing? Let’s dig in…
The Acer Rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’ Plant Patent #16,769 can grow up to 40′ – 70′ (12m – 21m) in 40′ – 70′ (12m – 21m) and 30′ – 50′ (9m – 15m) in 30′ – 50′ (9m – 15m).
Expect it to grow in a lovely pyramidal shape. This is important to note when planning your garden landscape.
Water
In terms of watering, the Redpointe® Red Maple is a fairly complicated plant to take care of.
This is mostly because it has a not so straightforward watering schedule and somewhat irregular watering needs.
Specifically, most experts agree that the Acer Rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’ Plant Patent #16,769 needs evenly spread moist soil – try to avoid letting the soil dry out.
Which is why it is considered a plant with relatively average needs in terms of water.
Watering
Keep your Redpointe® Red Maple in moist, well-draining soil. This ensures the best conditions for healthy growth.
Choose soil that can handle occasional flooding and drying. It should have good drainage and maintain moisture levels. This helps keep the right balance at all times.
In our experience, the best way to find the right water amount for your Redpointe® Red Maple is the ‘thumb’ technique. Basically, you insert your finger into the soil, and based if you feel the soil moist or dry, you determine if it needs any water, which is the most appropriate way to go about watering your leafy friend.
Soil Mix
The Redpointe® Red Maple likes soil that can flood sometimes and also stay dry. It needs good drainage and moisture. To achieve this, mix clay, loam, chalk, and sand.
Most experts agree that the Redpointe® Red Maple needs specific soil. It prefers a mix of clay, high organic matter, loam (silt), and sand. This combination creates the right conditions for its growth.
In addition to this, expert gardeners recommend having preferably neutral to acid soil.
Light and Exposure
In terms of light & exposure, the Redpointe® Red Maple requires full sun in order for it to thrive under the right conditions.
Most experts agree that this tree will do well as long as you keep it in partial to full sun, and it will be able to grow properly.
We recommend placing your Acer Rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’ Plant Patent #16,769 in light to partial shade. It should get 2-6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Alternatively, it can thrive in full sun with more than 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Season
Being a deciduous plant, the Redpointe® Red Maple will shed its leaves annually once autumn comes.
But, you can expect it to have its ‘prime-time’ during the spring (early, mid, late), the summer (early, mid, late), and during the fall.
Flowers
You can expect your Redpointe® Red Maple to flower around the winter and in the spring months from January to March (winter) and from April to June (spring).
The Redpointe® Red Maple produces some beautiful red, or red/burgundy flowers around this time of year.
Foliage
The leaves from the Redpointe® Red Maple have a beautiful green color during most of the year.
In particular, they have a simple arrangement with a opposite organization in its leaves.
You can expect the leaves from your Acer Rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’ Plant Patent #16,769 to be around (3-6 inches) in size.
Attracts, Tolerance and Resistance
The Redpointe® Red Maple thrives in wet soil. So, if you have any flooding, your Acer Rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’ Plant Patent #16,769 will be just fine.
Garden
How should you then organize your garden to include your new Redpointe® Red Maple? Here are some recommendations by expert gardeners.
Most Acer Rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’ Plant Patent #16,769 owners agree that this tree will look great in most rustic gardens of all types.
Other owners consider that they complement well most gardens of informal and cottage, and in prairie and meadow styles.
The best spot for the Redpointe® Red Maple in your garden is in beds and borders. You can also use it for landscaping, a specimen garden, a wildlife garden, firescaping, an urban garden, or a woodland garden.
Companion Plants
Redpointe® Red Maple’s do well with some other plants beside it. One good companion plant is the Ginkgo, which will pair up nicely with your leafy friend.
Others consider that a nice Picea pungens will work well too, so choose whichever you find works best for you!
Conclusion
And we’ve come to an end. Fortunately, that’s everything you need to know about your Redpointe® Red Maple to keep it safe and sound in your garden or home. Enjoy planting!
