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Acer 'PACIFIC SUNSET'

Acer 'PACIFIC SUNSET'

'PACIFIC SUNSET' Maple

synonym Acer truncatum x platanoides 'Warrenred'

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Description

Acer ‘PACIFIC SUNSET’ (‘PACIFIC SUNSET’ Maple, synonym: Acer truncatum x platanoides ‘Warrenred’) was discovered as a seedling by coincidence by tree breeder Keith S. Warren and was introduced by J. Frank Schmidt & Son Nursery in Oregon in 1989. The ‘PACIFIC SUNSET’ cultivar is a cross between Acer truncatum and Acer platanoides. There are many similarities with the ‘NORWEGIAN SUNSET’ selection, but ‘PACIFIC SUNSET’ stays a bit smaller, with heights up to 9 metres with a somewhat more open, round crown. 

In April, Acer ‘PACIFIC SUNSET’ blooms striking yellow-green flower racemes. The flowers are popular among bees and butterflies. After blooming, the tree bears striking, winged brown-green fruit. The glossy, oval maple leaves are thick and leathery, which means that water does not evaporate as quickly, and the tree is not affected much by heat and sunbeams. The foliage buds a beautiful orange, then turns green in the summer and in autumn - earlier than Acer ‘NORWEGIAN SUNSET’ - the ‘PACIFIC SUNSET’ selection’s leaves surprise passers-by with a lovely yellow-orange to orange-red colour gradient. Acer ‘PACIFIC SUNSET’ has grey-brown, slightly furrowed bark. 

As a standard tree in central reservations, the ‘PACIFIC SUNSET’ cultivar is a great street, avenue and park tree. But the selection also thrives on squares and along roads - in semi-paved areas or with proper improvement of the habitat underground. Acer ‘PACIFIC SUNSET’ can handle wind, heat, drought and air pollution. With 5A winterhardiness, that makes the tree an excellent candidate for climate planting. Acer ‘PACIFIC SUNSET’ has few soil requirements, but for the best possible growth and bloom, it prefers a sunny environment.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees climate trees shade trees

Use

Location

street avenue square park central reservation in containers roof garden large garden cemetery traffic areas, industrial zones

Pavement

none none open open

Planting concepts

climate planting prairie planting

Characteristics

Crown shape

rounded rounded

Crown structure

semi-open semi-open

Height

5 - 9 m

Width

5 - 8 m

Winter hardiness zone

5A - 8B

Aspects

Wind

tolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay peaty heavy clay light clay sand loamy soil all soils

Nutrient level

low in nutrients moderately rich in nutrients rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

dry moist

Light requirements

sun

pH range

acidic neutral alkaline
5.0 - 8.2

Host plant/forage plant

bees butterflies

Extreme environments

tolerant to dryness tolerates air pollution tolerates heat

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Seasonal colours

Acer 'PACIFIC SUNSET' seizoenskleur
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Flowers

Flowers

raceme striking

Flower colour

yellow-green

Flowering period

April

Leaves

Leaf colour

buds orange dark green

Leaves

deciduous ovoid palmate thick opposite polished laciniate serrate

Autumn colour

yellow-orange orange-red

Fruits

Fruit colour

brown-green

Fruits

striking winged

Bark

Bark colour

grey-brown

Bark

slightly furrowed

Twigs

Twig colour

brown

Twigs

bare finely branched

Root system

Root system

deep highly branched

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A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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