Acer rubrum ‘Redpointe’® is a modern cultivar of the American red maple, a deciduous tree obtained through the selection of Acer rubrum. It stands out for its naturally pyramidal and compact shape, along with a remarkable bright red autumn coloration that appears early and uniformly.

This variety is valued for the structured and symmetrical form of its crown, which develops with regular, upward-arching branches, maintaining an elegant silhouette even without frequent pruning. The leaves, trilobed with serrated edges, are a rich green in spring and summer, transitioning to a vibrant red as early as the beginning of autumn, ensuring significant ornamental impact even in Mediterranean or temperate climates.

Acer rubrum ‘Redpointe’® is a resilient and adaptable tree, ideal for urban settings thanks to its excellent tolerance to air pollution, moderate drought, and urban heat. It also performs well in compacted or slightly alkaline soils, provided they are well-drained. Unlike many red maple cultivars, it shows good resistance to powdery mildew and tolerates higher environmental stress conditions, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance projects.

It is widely used in tree-lined avenues, parking lots, public gardens, and as a solitary ornamental specimen. Its slender profile allows it to be placed in confined spaces such as road verges, squares, or residential areas.

The contrast between its summer green canopy and vibrant autumn red provides chromatic depth to any landscape design.

→ The combination of Acer rubrum ‘Red Pointe’ ® and Acer palmatum creates a play of colorful foliage and different textures, ideal for refined ornamental corners