Fire Dragon™ Shantung Maple

FIRE DRAGON ™ Shantung Maple that takes full Texas sun. Green leaves turn brilliant red to red-orange in fall. Thrives in full sun and is a superior, drought tolerant tree. Grows 25-30 feet tall and wide in 15 years. Texas A&M Superstar. A patented (PP #17367) Metro Maples discovery introduced in 2006.

These young ‘Fire Dragon’ Shantungs in the Metro Maples growing area are in full fall color.

The red on ‘Fire Dragon’ is especially striking in contrast with the bright yellows of Ginkgoes or other Shantungs.

The red on ‘Fire Dragon’ is especially striking in contrast with the bright yellows of Ginkgoes or other Shantungs.

The tiny flowers bloom in early spring, about two weeks before the first leaves appear.

The tiny flowers bloom in early spring, about two weeks before the first leaves appear.

This is the original ‘Fire Dragon,’ located inside the koi pond garden at Metro Maples.

This is the original ‘Fire Dragon,’ located inside the koi pond garden at Metro Maples.