Acer rubrum ‘PNI 0268’ October Glory®

Genus Acer Species rubrum Variety Type Ornamental Variety Acer (Maple) Growth Rate Moderate. Foliage Lustrous, dark green five-lobed leaves with red petioles and a greyish underside. During early autumn the leaves turn a dark pinkish-red and become an effective background colour to compliment the often superb autumn tones of brilliant red-orange to pinkish lipstick-red. The leaf undersides become greyish-pink adding further interest to the display. Bark Thin, dark grey and roughly textured. The young twigs are bright red. Ornamental Fruit Samaras, in pairs, often with red-tinged wings. Tree Habit Broadly ovate to oval rounded. Tree Size 12m x 9m Flowers Insignificant. Bright red in spring. Female. Height (m) 12 Width (m) 9