Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset

• Avenue Planting
• Shade Tree
• Street Tree
• Feature Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes

Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset works in an:

• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
• Heritage / Traditional Garden – timeless, classic plantings for period homes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.

Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height: 8 m – 9 m

Mature Width: 7 m – 8 m

Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset is expected to grow 40 – 60 cm per year(moderate).

Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset is expected to grow 40 – 60 cm per year(moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset frost tolerant?

Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Alpine / High Country (Bright, Mansfield)
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Acer ‘Pacific Sunset’ produces small clusters of yellow-green spring flowers that appear before the new foliage unfurls. Although modest, these early blooms provide a useful pollen source for beneficial insects and mark the beginning of its vigorous seasonal growth.

Does Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

Yellow

No

Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset is Native to A hybrid maple developed in North America, combining traits of Acer truncatum (Shantung Maple, native to northern China) and Acer platanoides (Norway Maple, native to Europe and western Asia).

Its broad canopy provides excellent shelter and foraging opportunities for small birds, while its spring flowers support native bees, hoverflies and other beneficial insects. The layered branches also create a stable micro-habitat that enhances overall garden biodiversity.

Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Acer ‘Pacific Sunset’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter to boost aeration and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then provide deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops stronger drought resilience.

Is Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Acer ‘Pacific Sunset’ develops good drought tolerance. It performs reliably in warm, dry conditions and maintains strong canopy health with deep, occasional watering during extended heat.