Acer rubrum 'October Glory' Pleached papery brown and purple bark

papery brown and purple bark

Other than its upright form its characteristics are identical to that of the species

with pinnate leaves

dark-green leaves which

goblet-shaped flowers in May up to 15cm across

Acer rubrum 'October Glory' Pleached papery brown and purple bark'October Glory' is a female cultivar that, as the cultivar name suggests, is perhaps best noted for its exceptional fall color. Attractive red flowers appear in early spring before the foliage emerges. Glossy dark green leaves with red stems that retain good green color well into fall. Orange to red fall color for this cultivar is brilliant in most years. Very hardy.