Acer rubrum~ Red Maple-ServeScape
Acer rubrum~ Red Maple-ServeScape
Acer rubrum~ Red Maple-ServeScape
Acer rubrum~ Red Maple-ServeScape

Acer rubrum

Red Maple

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**Dormancy Note - This plant is currently dormant for the winter! It is available for purchase! Your delivered plant may be dormant, or showing very little top growth. However, you can still plant! These plants are putting all their energy into root production, so they will be ready to thrive in the spring! If you have any issues with your plant the following peak season, you can fill out our return request form to request a replacement plant.

Acer rubrum, commonly known as the Red Maple, is a native tree species found in North America. It is highly valued for its vibrant red foliage in the fall, making it a popular choice for landscaping and adding seasonal interest to gardens.

The Red Maple is a medium to large-sized deciduous tree that can reach heights of 40 to 70 feet, with a spread of 30 to 50 feet. It has a rounded to oval shape and develops a dense canopy of leaves. The leaves are typically green during the growing season, but they turn brilliant shades of red, orange, or yellow in the fall, creating a stunning display.

This tree is adaptable to a variety of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. It can tolerate both wet and dry conditions, making it a versatile choice for different landscapes. The Red Maple prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.

Type: 

Tree

Origins:

Eastern North America, GA Native

Height: 

40’ - 70'

Spread: 

30' - 50'

Spacing: 

40'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

3 - 9

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

Yellow

Season of Interest: 

Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance.  Water regularly.  Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, and root rots.  Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, and leafhoppers.  Verticillium Wilt can be fatal. 

LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized AreasWoodland GardensPrivacy ScreenStreet Tree, and Shade Tree

COMPANION PLANTS:  Spiraea, Daylily, Switch Grass

IMAGES: Famartin2020-05-13 13 52 09 A Red Maple in spring along Glen Taylor Lane in the Chantilly Highlands section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, VirginiaCC BY-SA 4.0, (Autumn) FtlombardoRed maple ftlCC BY 3.0, (3) anonymous, Red maple 0381CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) DASonnenfeldEarly-spring-Thornden-red-maple-01CC BY-SA 4.0, (5) Photo (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), Red Maple Acer rubrum Bark 2000pxCC BY-SA 2.5

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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