Acer truncatum x.Ruby Sunset

Acer truncatum x. Ruby Sunset is a compact hybrid deciduous maple known for its brilliant red autumn foliage and upright, rounded form. It typically grows to around 5–6 metres tall with a spread of 4 metres, making it ideal for smaller gardens or urban spaces. Its glossy green leaves turn vibrant shades of ruby-red and orange in autumn, providing a striking seasonal display.

This maple thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. While tolerant of a range of conditions, it performs best with consistent moisture, especially during hot spells or extended dry periods. Once established, it shows good drought resistance and moderate wind tolerance.

In Australian climates such as Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, Ruby Sunset is well-suited to temperate conditions. It benefits from mulching to maintain root moisture and a slow-release fertiliser in early spring to support healthy growth and foliage colour.

Good companion plants include Hydrangea paniculata, Liriope muscari, and Cornus alba, which complement its foliage and seasonal colour.

Acer truncatum x.Ruby Sunset is available from Online Plants, Australia's leading e-commerce plant nursery. Located in Melbourne we offer fast, accurate and careful plant delivery to all Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane, metropolitan and regional areas.