Red Maple
$8.00
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Red Maple
$8.00
Acer rubrum
The native red maple is one of the most common trees found in the northeast and central United States. Red maples have striking foliage in the fall, with leaves turning a range of vibrant red orange to deep red in color. This tree can easily adapt to different habitats and is an excellent wildlife food source. Red maple needs room for its dense, spreading root system.
Bare root, 3-4'
Sourced from Vermont
| Mature height (ft) | 40-60 |
| Mature spread (ft) | 30-50 |
| Sun preference | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil type preference | Sand, loam, clay |
| Soil moisture preference | Moist to wet, well-drained |
| Zone | 3-8 |
| pH | Slightly acidic to neutral |
| Wildlife benefit | Food source or deer, moose, small mammals, and birds; hosts pollinators. |
| Uses | Shade, ornamental, screening |
Resources
Rain Garden Plants: Red Maple, PennState Extension
Acer rubrum, North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox, NC State Extension
Acer rubrum, Plant Database, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, The University of Texas at Austin