SKU: TA00120

Acer rubrum - Red Maple is a fast growing, medium to large, deciduous tree which has lovely fall foliage and red spring flowers. It is monoecious, meaning that both the male and female flowers are on the same plant. Though named for the spring flower color, the Red Maple autumn foliage is a striking scarlet, though it can also vary from greenish-yellow to burgundy. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can tolerate occasional flooding. Red Maples will perform best in full sun in the residential landscape but will tolerate part shade to shade. Often planted as a street tree.

Height: 40-90'
Spread: 30-50'
Soil type: tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, adaptable
Soil pH: 4.0-7.4
Flowers: appear along stems in March-April and are red, occasionally yellow
Fruit: appears in May-June and is a reddish samara
Fall color is scarlet red, but individuals can also range from yellow-green to burgundy.

Wildlife value: Attracts birds. Preferred species for deer and moose browsing.
Notes of interest: Shallow root system which may buckle sidewalks or driveways, plant away from these areas. Pioneers made ink and cinnamon-brown and black dyes from a bark extract. Several tribes of Indians used parts of Red Maple medicinally.