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Acer rubrum
Red Maple
Photo courtesy of Pride Corner Farms
- Fast growing, oval shaped specimen shade tree
- Early spring bloom attracts all kinds of pollinators
- Brilliant red fall foliage color is a showstopper
- Provides food and nesting for birds
Cold Tolerant
Container
Fast Growing
Garden
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Native
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, acidic soils with good drainage but grows well in average to wet, well-drained soil. This is a big tree so give it plenty of room to reach full size
Height: 45-70 ft
Spread: 30-50 ft
Price Level 1: 74.99~#3
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 139.99~#7
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Fast Growing
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Fall Color
- Container
- Cold Tolerant
- Native
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Red
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Acer
Common Name: Red Maple
Deep green, trident foliage with beautiful fall color, red flowers in spring. Excellent tree for shade and as a specimen. Fairly quick growing with a pyramidal to rounded habit.