Shantung Maple - 'Fire Dragon' Additional Cultivars In Stock: 'Main Street' / 'Norwegian Sunset' / 'Pacific Sunset' / 'Ruby Sunset' / 'Urban Sunset'
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Adaptable
- Cold Tolerant: Yes
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Drought Tolerant: Yes
- Fall Color: Vibrant Red
- Zones: 5-8
- Growth Rate: 3 Feet Annually
Acer truncatum x platanoides
A hybrid between the European Acer platanoides and Asian A. truncatum, this cross appears to have been in cultivation since 1989, when two selections, ‘Keithsform’ and ‘Warrenred’ were introduced by J.F. Schmidt and Son of Oregon. These two selections each show greater influence of the different parents, with ‘Keithsform’ displaying heavier branching and larger leaves, closer to A. platanoides, and ‘Warrenred’ finer branched with smaller leaves, more akin to A. truncatum. Trees belonging to this hybrid may be found growing as A. truncatum, as was the case with a plant received by the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire, in 2007 (Edwards & Marshall 2019). The hybrid is however, invariably represented by named selections, which thus far, all appear to have been introduced by J.F. Schmidt and Son. The heat tolerance of A. truncatum and the unfussy growing requirements of both parents render this hybrid useful in a variety of situations.
'JFS-KW187'
Synonyms / alternative names
Urban Sunset®
RHS Hardiness Rating: H7
A J.F. Schmidt and Son introduction, this selection is an upright form that develops a tidy canopy, thus lending itself to planting in urban environments (Schmidt 2019). It has deep red autumn colour (Dirr & Warren 2019).
'JFS-KW249'
Synonyms / alternative names
Ruby Sunset®
RHS Hardiness Rating: H7
Introduced by J.F. Schmidt and Son, this selection is closest to A. truncatum in stature, with glossy leaves that turn orange-red to bright red in autumn. (Dirr & Warren 2019; Schmidt 2019).
'Keithsform'
Synonyms / alternative names
Norwegian Sunset™
RHS Hardiness Rating: H7
Introduced in 1989 by J.F. Schmidt and Son and reportedly commonly planted since then, ‘Keithsform’ has a neat form, glossy foliage and yellow to red autumn colour (Jacobson 1996; Schmidt 2019). It is represented in several North American collections including the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Arboretum, the Dawes Arboretum, Ohio and the United States National Arboretum, Washington D.C. (American Public Gardens Association 2017).
'Warrenred'
Synonyms / alternative names
Pacific Sunset™
RHS Hardiness Rating: H7
‘Warrenred’ was introduced in 1989 by J.F. Schmidt and Son, at the same time as ‘Keithsform’ (Jacobson 1996). Of the two, ‘Warrenred’ has superior autumn colour, though within the same range as ‘Keithsform’, while it also colours earlier (Jacobson 1996). Like ‘Keithsform’, ‘Warrenred’ is well represented in North American collections.
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Remember, it is your responsibility to water your tree! A sprinkler system or "soaker hose" DOES NOT get the water deep enough for your tree. Trees require a long thorough soaking regularly to stay alive. The amount of time required to water your tree and the inverval in which you do so varies by tree size and soil type. In order to properly water your tree it's important to assess your soil regularly with a "cake test." All customers are provided with a cake test stick and a demonstration on how to properly assess their soil upon purchasing their tree from The Tree Place.
If you'd like to learn how to water your tree and assess your soil on your own; you may read our watering guide here, or check out our watering video on The Tree Place YouTube Channel here!
If you choose to install your tree on your own, it's important you do so correctly to ensure the health of your tree! To plant your tree correctly you must be sure to score your roots, bury at the correct depth, create a berm, and mulch properly. To ensure your health and safety, it is important to also call 811 before planting a tree. 811 provides a free utility location service to ensure you do not interact with any potentially hazardous buried utilities during your planting process. This step is crucially important and may take up to 48 hours to complete.
To learn how to properly plant your tree you may visit our care guide here, or check out our video on tree planting here!
If you elect to have your tree installed professionally you can expect to have your tree installed correctly every time. If you elect to have your tree professionally installed, we waive the $100 delivery fee associated with orders to be delivered without installation. We provide you with installation, mulch, stakes (and staking) and root stimulator. By law, our contractors are required to contact 811 before digging to check the area for buried utilities. This process can take up to 48 hours due to the nature of the free service offered by 811. If no utility locate is needed, a waiver can be provided for you to sign off on for planting to commence.
All sales are final.
The Tree Place does not offer a written warranty on living plant material.
However, we can guarantee that you will receive the necessary information to ensure your plants' success. We need communication with our customers so we can help resolve any issues with stressed trees.
We have been in business for 30+ with a 95%+ success rate and know what can stress a tree and how to help!
Please note: When you checkout your payment will be pre-authorized but not immediately charged. Our inventory changes day to day, so this allows us to ensure we have your trees in stock before you pay.
Watering Your Tree
Remember, it is your responsibility to water your tree! A sprinkler system or "soaker hose" DOES NOT get the water deep enough for your tree. Trees require a long thorough soaking regularly to stay alive. The amount of time required to water your tree and the inverval in which you do so varies by tree size and soil type. In order to properly water your tree it's important to assess your soil regularly with a "cake test." All customers are provided with a cake test stick and a demonstration on how to properly assess their soil upon purchasing their tree from The Tree Place.
If you'd like to learn how to water your tree and assess your soil on your own; you may read our watering guide here, or check out our watering video on The Tree Place YouTube Channel here!
Self Installation
If you choose to install your tree on your own, it's important you do so correctly to ensure the health of your tree! To plant your tree correctly you must be sure to score your roots, bury at the correct depth, create a berm, and mulch properly. To ensure your health and safety, it is important to also call 811 before planting a tree. 811 provides a free utility location service to ensure you do not interact with any potentially hazardous buried utilities during your planting process. This step is crucially important and may take up to 48 hours to complete.
To learn how to properly plant your tree you may visit our care guide here, or check out our video on tree planting here!
Professional Installation
If you elect to have your tree installed professionally you can expect to have your tree installed correctly every time. If you elect to have your tree professionally installed, we waive the $100 delivery fee associated with orders to be delivered without installation. We provide you with installation, mulch, stakes (and staking) and root stimulator. By law, our contractors are required to contact 811 before digging to check the area for buried utilities. This process can take up to 48 hours due to the nature of the free service offered by 811. If no utility locate is needed, a waiver can be provided for you to sign off on for planting to commence.
Warranty
All sales are final.
The Tree Place does not offer a written warranty on living plant material.
However, we can guarantee that you will receive the necessary information to ensure your plants' success. We need communication with our customers so we can help resolve any issues with stressed trees.
We have been in business for 30+ with a 95%+ success rate and know what can stress a tree and how to help!
Please note: When you checkout your payment will be pre-authorized but not immediately charged. Our inventory changes day to day, so this allows us to ensure we have your trees in stock before you pay.