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
FCNRCD Fact Sheet

Distribution, ecology and management, USDA Forest Service

Plant Guide, USDA NRCS
Photo Credit
Second photo by: John M. Hagstrom

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