Maple, Red
Acer rubrum
Family: Sapindaceae
2-3 ft height at sale, bare root
2-0
Native to Vermont
Sourced from MI and NY
Choice ornamental. Fall: Red
General Information
Recommended Spacing (ft)
15 - 25
Mature Width (ft)
35 - 45
Mature Height (ft)
60 - 90
Annual Growth Rate (in)
13 - 24
Sun Preference
Full Sun
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Silty Loam, Clay, Acidic
Soil Moisture
Moist, Well-drained
Description
Popular landscape ornamental for shade and foliage. Traded as early as the mid-1600s to enhance landscapes. Native to Vermont.
Other uses for this species include revegetation, buffer plantings, and bird habitat. The plant is tolerant of a range of soil types and moisture levels. Red maple is also moderately tolerant to shade.
Resources
Photo Credit
Second photo by: John M. Hagstrom
$10.00Price