Brandywine MapleThis hybrid red maple was introduced to the trade by the U. S. National Arboretum and is grown for its awesome fall color, for its faster growth rate than seedling red maples AND for its smaller, more compact growth habit than other red maples. 'Brandywine' develops brilliant RED fall color which gradually matures to a rich REDDISH PURPLE. Our grower says 'Brandywine' has the best and most consistent fall color by far of all the red maple selections!