Maple - October Glory - 300mm pot

🍂✨ Acer rubrum ‘October Glory®’ – October Glory Maple (Lipstick Tree®) ✨🍁
 
The October Glory® Maple (Acer rubrum ‘October Glory®’) – affectionately known as the Lipstick Tree® – is one of the most spectacular deciduous maples available. 🌳🔥 With its brilliant scarlet-red autumn foliage, glossy green summer canopy, and elegant form, it’s a must-have for gardens seeking year-round impact.
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 300mm pot – approx. 2.5m tall right now 🌳
✔️ Excellent advanced size for quick establishment.
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Best in full sun to part shade ☀️🌤️
✔️ Thrives in fertile, well-drained soils – prefers slightly acidic conditions.
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Rich green foliage in spring and summer 🌿
✔️ Fiery scarlet-red tones in autumn – one of the brightest displays 🍁❤️
✔️ Deciduous – bare in winter, showcasing strong branching.
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright, rounded canopy with symmetrical form
✔️ Grows approx. 12–15m tall × 9–10m wide
✔️ Fast-growing and long-lived shade tree.
 
💡 Special Characteristics
🌿 Famous for its glowing lipstick-red autumn colour 🔥
🌿 Provides dense summer shade under a broad canopy
🌿 Reliable performer in cool-climate gardens
🌿 Long-lived, low-maintenance feature tree
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Plant as a statement feature tree in large lawns or gardens
✔️ Line driveways or avenues for a breathtaking autumn avenue
✔️ Combine with Liquidambar, Claret Ash, or Scarlet Oak for a fiery autumn display
✔️ Perfect for cool-climate gardens needing strong shade and colour