Red Maple

Acer rubrum 'Karpick' Sapindaceae

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Urban Tree Collection

Source of plant

Schichtel's Nursery

Description

A dense, narrow upright form reaching 40'-50' in height and 20' in width with distinctive red twigs that contrast with green leaves; fall color red or yellow. Selected and introduced by Schichtel's Nursery and named after Frank Karpick, former city forester for Buffalo, NY.

Special characteristics

growth habit