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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.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

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

Design Styles

Ranch, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Street Tree

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.

Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.