Acer rubrum 'RVF-1' ~ Red Sky® Red Maple houseplant IMAGE: Photos by Penn State

IMAGE: Photos by Penn State University

It’s widely used in gardens for autumn-to-winter color when few other shrubs are blooming

bring inside and to a sunny room and reduce water and fertilizer

The golden clusters resemble gold balls on stiff upright flowering stalks and bloom on tall stalks from spring through summer which attracts bees and butterflies

long glossy lance-like leaves are  dark green with yellow or cream spots

Acer rubrum 'RVF-1' ~ Red Sky® Red Maple houseplant IMAGE: Photos by Penn StateRed Sky Red Maple (Acer rubrum 'RVF 1') is a fast growing deciduous shade tree valued for its strong upright structure and exceptionally vibrant red fall color. Selected for uniform growth and landscape performance, it develops a straight central leader and a balanced pyramidal to oval canopy. The lush green foliage through spring and summer transforms into brilliant shades of scarlet to crimson in autumn, creating a striking seasonal display. This