/* This targets the table and the cells inside it */ table, td { border: 1px solid #444444; /* Dark gray border */ border-collapse: collapse; /* This merges the double lines into one clean line */ } /* Adding some padding so the text isn't touching the borders */ td { padding: 10px; } The Brandywine Maple is a premium ornamental maple cultivar prized for its exceptional fall foliage and refined branching structure. This deciduous tree displays vibrant crimson and burgundy hues in autumn, creating a striking focal point in any landscape. With moderate growth rates and a naturally balanced form, it thrives in well-drained soil and partial to full sun conditions. Ideal for specimen planting, this cultivar offers year-round visual interest and adapts well to Texas growing zones. Perfect for homeowners and landscapers seeking a reliable, aesthetically superior maple variety. Scientific Name Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' Foliage: Deciduous Spring/Summer: Leaves are a medium to dark green and is fully leafed out with lush green foliage with a silvery underside Fall: Brilliant autumn color that starts as a scarlet red and deepens to reddish-purple Winter: This tree drops all of its leaves, leaving the branches bare until spring returns. Mature Height 35-50 feet Mature Width (Spread) 20-30 feet Growth Rate Moderate to Fast (typically 2-3 feet per year) USDA Zone 4-8 (Cold hardy to approx. -30F) Plant Care & Characteristics Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade. It produces the best fall color when planted in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day). Water Requirements: Moderate to high. This tree prefers moist soil and tolerates boggy soil. It is a good choice for low spots in the yard and tolerates "wet feet". Drought Resistance: Low to moderate. It is not drought-tolerant when young and requires regular watering. Once fully established, it can withstand short dry spells, but prolonged drought can cause leaf scorch. Soil Type: Adaptable. Thrives in rich, well-drained, acidic soils. It also tolerates clay soils and wet conditions. This tree is sensitive to alkaline (high pH) soils, which can cause the leaves to turn yellow. Deer Resistance: Good. Red maples are generally not a preferred food source of deer. Seedless: Maple Brandywine is a male clone and it produces no seeds making it a cleaner tree for front lawns and driveways.
