Low branched, upright spreading to rounded tree with medium green foliage.Bright red fall color. Selected for a straight trunk, dense canopy, and bright red samaras in early summer. Easy to grow Botanical Name- Acer ginnala ‘Ruby Slippers’ Pronunciation- AY-sir jin-AY-luh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 20 ft Mature Height- 20 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well drained Current Size- 15 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Common Persimmon – adds layered seasonal interest as an understory companion Fauna Attracted- Bees (early-season pollen), various pollinating flies, migratory songbirds (for seeds) Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C41 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune after flowering or in late winter to shape. Water regularly in summer if rainfall is low. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer in spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering in late spring if needed. Remove crossing limbs, focusing on shape maintenance. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 10-5-5) in spring just before bud break; moderate to high feeding need for younger trees. In clay, use compost to improve aeration and nutrient availability. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Verticillium wilt, aphids, leaf scorch, anthracnose
