Acer rubrum 'PNI 0268' October Glory® Lipstick Tree

Spectacular autumn colours are the most impressive feature of this cultivar. Exceptional autumn colour is achieved in cool to temperate climates of Australia. A uniform growth habit makes this cultivar a superb tree for larger gardens, streets and public parks and gardens.

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Genus

Acer
Species

rubrum
Variety Type

Ornamental
Variety

Acer (Maple)
Growth Rate

Moderate.
Foliage

Lustrous, dark green five-lobed leaves with red petioles and a greyish underside. During early autumn the leaves turn a dark pinkish-red and become an effective background colour to compliment the often superb autumn tones of brilliant red-orange to pinkish lipstick-red. The leaf undersides become greyish-pink adding further interest to the display.
Bark

Thin, dark grey and roughly textured. The young twigs are bright red.
Ornamental Fruit

Samaras, in pairs, often with red-tinged wings.
Tree Habit

Broadly ovate to oval rounded.
Tree Size

12m x 9m
Flowers

Insignificant. Bright red in spring. Female.
Height (m)

12
Width (m)

9