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Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset

Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset

$270.00

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L 100L 200L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.9m – 3m Approx.
100L: 2.4m – 3.2m Approx.

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Mature Height & Width

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).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset

Acer truncatum × platanoides 'Warrenred' – Pacific Sunset Maple is a compact, deciduous shade tree with a dense, rounded crown and consistent seasonal colour. Glossy green foliage holds throughout the growing season before turning vivid orange-red in autumn, offering strong visual contrast in structured spaces.

They look excellent in urban gardens, streetscapes, or along driveways where form, colour, and spatial efficiency are priorities. This hybrid combines the toughness of Norway maple with the vibrant colour of Chinese maple, making it particularly suited to modern landscapes with limited space.

Low maintenance and highly adaptable, it delivers year-round structure in residential and commercial designs.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

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.

Is Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset Evergreen or Deciduous?

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

Mature Height & Width

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).

Growth Rate of Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset

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

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset

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.

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

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

Is Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset an Australian Native Tree?

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).

What is the Wildlife Value of Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset ?

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.

How much Sunlight does Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset need?

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

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

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?

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.

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How To Plant Your Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

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

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional scale or caterpillar inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Acer truncatum x A. platanoides 'Warrenred' Pacific Sunset in Different Soil

Acer truncatum performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What makes the Pacific Sunset Maple a good urban tree?
A. Its compact, rounded form, glossy foliage, and moderate size make it ideal for streetscapes and smaller urban spaces.

Q. How fast does this maple grow?
A. It grows moderately, around 40 – 60 cm per year under standard conditions.

Q. Is it suitable for hedging or screening?
A. No, this is best used as a specimen or avenue tree rather than for hedging.

Q. What does its foliage look like through the seasons?
A. Leaves are glossy green in spring/summer and transition to vibrant orange and red in autumn.

Q. Where does it grow best?
A. In full sun to part shade with well-drained soil; it tolerates a wide range of soil types.

Q. Is it drought-tolerant?
A. Yes, once established it handles dry periods well, especially in urban environments.

Q. What kind of maintenance does it require?
A. Very little — occasional formative pruning and consistent watering during establishment are sufficient.