Acer rubrum 'October Glory' Pleached A fascinating intergeneric hybrid between

A fascinating intergeneric hybrid between persian ironwood (Parrotia) and Chinese fighazel (Sycopsis) which produces clusters of flowers on bare branches in spring with very showy red anthers

The foliage is rich

Pink buds open up to pale-pink flowers in March to April then fade to white before giving way to lush

As an ornamental tree this species is fast-growing and attractive on a grand scale

is a resilient and adaptable plant that can thrive in most soil types except for very wet ones

Acer rubrum 'October Glory' Pleached A fascinating intergeneric hybrid between'October Glory' is a female cultivar that, as the cultivar name suggests, is perhaps best noted for its exceptional fall color. Attractive red flowers appear in early spring before the foliage emerges. Glossy dark green leaves with red stems that retain good green color well into fall. Orange to red fall color for this cultivar is brilliant in most years. Very hardy.