Maple - October Glory - 400mm pot

🍁✨ Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’ – Red Maple ‘October Glory’ ✨🍁
 
The Maple ‘October Glory’ is a brilliant deciduous tree, prized for its glowing late-season autumn colour. With lush green summer foliage that transforms into fiery red and orange in autumn, it’s a hardy and reliable feature tree for cool climates. 🔥🌳🍂
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 400mm pot – approx. 2.5m tall right now 🌳
✔️ Upright young tree with strong central leader for quick establishment
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun to part shade ☀️🌤️
✔️ Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates clay and loam
✔️ Frost hardy ❄️
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Spring–summer: glossy green, maple-shaped leaves 🌿
✔️ Autumn: intense scarlet-red to orange foliage, lasting later than most maples 🍁🔥
✔️ Deciduous — bare winter framework adds structure
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright, rounded canopy with strong branching
✔️ Grows approx. 12–15m tall × 8–10m wide
✔️ Minimal pruning required; allow space for natural shape
 
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ One of the last maples to colour in autumn — extended seasonal display 🌟
✔️ Reliable performer in cool climates like Ballarat ❄️
✔️ Provides excellent summer shade and dramatic autumn colour
✔️ Hardy, low-maintenance, and long-lived
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Feature tree for lawns, parks, or large gardens
✔️ Avenue planting for dramatic autumn avenues 🌳🍂
✔️ Pair with Golden Elm or Claret Ash for colour variety
✔️ Perfect for woodland, formal, or cottage-style gardens