Acer rubrum 'October Glory' Pleached less leathery than many of

less leathery than many of the oaks

Best colour in full sun

goblet-shaped flowers in May up to 15cm across

The small white flowers aren't very showy but attract bees and are followed by drupes of green berries changing to red

giving a nice height with limited spread (approx 8m x 5m at maturity)

Acer rubrum 'October Glory' Pleached less leathery than many of'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.