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Red Maple

Acer Rubrum

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Overview

Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a deciduous North American native, admired for its vibrant fall foliage ranging from bright red to purple. It typically grows 40-70 feet tall, with a spread of 30-50 feet, thriving in hardiness zones 3-9. This adaptable tree prefers moist, slightly acidic soils, and full sun to partial shade. Showy red flowers in spring add early seasonal interest, making it an attractive choice for diverse landscape settings.

Sun Full, HalfWater High, Low, MediumZones 3–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — tree for full or half
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — This adaptable tree prefers moist, slightly acidic soils, and full sun to partial shade; red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a deciduous NorthRed Maple (Acer Rubrum) — tolerating both wet conditions and moderate drought; or create fall interest in a mixed border, image 89Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — or sometimes yellow in the fall.<br><br>Red Maples are known for their moderate growth rate; maturing to a height of 40, image 60Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — or create fall interest in a mixed borderRed Maple (Acer Rubrum) — tree for full or half; for clients seeking year-round visual interestRed Maple (Acer Rubrum) — or sometimes yellow in the fall.<br><br>Red Maples are known for their moderate growth rate+103

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High, Low, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
40–70 Ft.
Mature width
30–50 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — tree for full or half
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — This adaptable tree prefers moist, slightly acidic soils, and full sun to partial shade; red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a deciduous North
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — tolerating both wet conditions and moderate drought; or create fall interest in a mixed border, image 89
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — or sometimes yellow in the fall.<br><br>Red Maples are known for their moderate growth rate; maturing to a height of 40, image 60
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — or create fall interest in a mixed border
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — tree for full or half; for clients seeking year-round visual interest
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — or sometimes yellow in the fall.<br><br>Red Maples are known for their moderate growth rate
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — This adaptable tree prefers moist, slightly acidic soils, and full sun to partial shade; red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a, image 52
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a deciduous North American native; this adaptable tree prefers moist, slightly acidic soils, and full sun
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — Maturing to a height of 40 to 60 feet with a spread of 30 to 50 feet
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — For clients seeking year-round visual interest
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — For clients seeking year-round visual interest; tree for full or half
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a deciduous North American native; this adaptable tree prefers moist, slightly acidic soils, image 73
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — The Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a versatile and hardy deciduous tree
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — and textured silver-gray bark in winter add continuous appeal to their garden
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — admired for its vibrant fall foliage ranging from bright red to purple; transitioning to dazzling shades of red, image 50
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — Acer rubrum is not particularly fussy about soil type; typically adding 1 to 2 feet annually under favorable conditions, image 64
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — and textured silver-gray bark in winter add continuous appeal to their garden; they are hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9, allowing for
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — transitioning to dazzling shades of red
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — Red Maples can serve as stunning focal points
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — this species offers an appealingly symmetrical; incorporate into naturalized areas, image 82
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a deciduous North American native
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — tolerating both wet conditions and moderate drought; or create fall interest in a mixed border
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — Showy red flowers in spring add early seasonal interest; widely celebrated for its vibrant autumnal foliage and, image 77
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