Red Sunset Maple — Price Comparison
Acer rubrum 'Franksred'
3-4 ft: $79.95 to $119.95 across 2 nurseries — save up to 33% by comparing.
Quick Facts
- Hardiness Zones
- 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Mature Size
- 40-60 ft tall x 30-40 ft wide
- Bloom Time
- Early spring (inconspicuous)
- Type
- Deciduous tree
Current Prices
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Prices last checked: August 24, 2026
| Size | Best Price | Specials |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Gallon Sale | $66.09 at Nature Hills Nursery | — |
| 3-4 ft Sale | $79.95 at Fast Growing Trees | |
| 4-5 ft Sale | $97.95 at Fast Growing Trees | |
| 5-6 ft Sale | $120.95 at Fast Growing Trees | |
| 6-7 ft | $154.95 at PlantingTree | — |
| Retailer | 3 Gallon | 3-4 ft | 4-5 ft | 5-6 ft | 6-7 ft | In Stock | Shipping | Last Checked | Specials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Hills Nursery | $66.09 $94.41 | — | — | — | — | In Stock | Free over $139 | Aug 24 | — |
| Fast Growing Trees | — | $79.95 $112.95 | $97.95 $138.95 | $120.95 $180.95 | $169.95 $209.95 | In Stock | Free over $99 | Aug 24 | |
| PlantingTree | — | $119.95 | $129.95 Sold out | $144.95 | $154.95 | In Stock | Free over $119 | Aug 24 | — |
Prices are checked daily and may not reflect real-time changes. Always verify the final price at the retailer's site before purchasing.
When to Buy & Plant Red Sunset Maple
Price Seasonality
● Cheap
● Average
● Expensive
Best time to buy: October-November
Most expensive: March-April
Red Sunset is widely considered the best Red Maple cultivar for fall color reliability. Often priced slightly higher than October Glory due to demand. Fall clearance is the best time to buy.
Pro tip: Buy in fall when inventory is clearing. Red Sunset colors up earlier than most Red Maples, so you get a longer fall display.
Planting Season by Zone
| Zone | Spring Planting | Fall Planting |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 4 | Apr-May | Oct |
| Zone 5 | Apr-May | Oct |
| Zone 6 | Mar-Apr | Oct-Nov |
| Zone 7 | Feb-Apr | Nov |
| Zone 8 | Jan-Mar | Nov-Dec |
| Zone 9 | Jan-Feb | Dec |