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Posted 06/06/2023 in Tree

Acer rubrum

Red Maple is a handsome shade tree, named for its often red autumn leaf display. Large tree with narrow or rounded, compact crown and red flowers, fruit, leafstalks, and autumn foliage. This popular ornamental tree grows 40-60 ft. in cultivation, occasionally reaching 100-120 ft. in the wild.

Post Details

Latin Name
Acer rubrum
Common Name
Red Maple
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
40-70 ft
Spread
30-50 ft
Suggested Uses
Specimen
Potential Pests
Aphids, leafhopper, borers, scale, caterpillars, verticillium wilt, canker, fungal leaf spot

Plant Story

Red Maple is a handsome shade tree, named for its often red autumn leaf display. Large tree with narrow or rounded, compact crown and red flowers, fruit, leafstalks, and autumn foliage. This popular ornamental tree grows 40-60 ft. in cultivation, occasionally reaching 100-120 ft. in the wild.

Special Care Instructions

Don't plant close to sidewalks or driveways.Cold hard. Prefers moist, slightly acidic conditions.

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