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Acer rubrum

Red Maple

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Description

Sturdy shade tree having red foliage in the spring, green in summer and red again in the fall. Conical growth habit. Hardy to -40F (-45.5C); height: 60ft.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium, High

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.