Red Maple
Acer Rubrum
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
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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