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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 3–10Climate Temperate
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — admired for its vibrant fall foliage ranging from bright red to purple
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — It typically grows 40-70 feet tall, with a spread of 30-50 feet, thriving in hardiness zones 3-9Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — This adaptable tree prefers moist, slightly acidic soils, and full sun to partial shadeRed Maple (Acer Rubrum) — admired for its vibrant fall foliage ranging from bright red to purpleRed Maple (Acer Rubrum) — Maturing to a height of 40 to 60 feet with a spread of 30 to 50 feetRed Maple (Acer Rubrum) — Showy red flowers in spring add early seasonal interestRed Maple (Acer Rubrum) — this species offers an appealingly symmetrical+83

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

Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a deciduous North American native
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — It typically grows 40-70 feet tall, with a spread of 30-50 feet, thriving in hardiness zones 3-9
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — This adaptable tree prefers moist, slightly acidic soils, and full sun to partial shade
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — admired for its vibrant fall foliage ranging from bright red to purple
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) — Showy red flowers in spring add early seasonal interest
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — this species offers an appealingly symmetrical
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — The Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a versatile and hardy deciduous tree
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — widely celebrated for its vibrant autumnal foliage and adaptability
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — making it an attractive choice for diverse landscape settings
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) — transitioning to dazzling shades of red
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — Acer rubrum is not particularly fussy about soil type
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — typically adding 1 to 2 feet annually under favorable conditions
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — They are hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9, allowing for a broad range of geographical placement
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — While thriving in full sun to partial shade
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — tolerating both wet conditions and moderate drought
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — or create fall interest in a mixed border
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — Red Maples can serve as stunning focal points
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — incorporate into naturalized areas
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — For clients seeking year-round visual interest
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — this tree's red spring flowers
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum) — and textured silver-gray bark in winter add continuous appeal to their garden
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

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