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Acer rubrum

Red Maple

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Benefits

Fast Growing
Pleasing Rounded Shape
Fabulous Red and Orange Fall Color
Early to Turn Color in Fall
Very Adaptable and Easy to Grow

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Plant in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, acidic soils with good drainage but grows well in average to wet, well-drained soil.

This is a big tree so give it plenty of room to reach full size.

Height
45-50 Feet

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Spread
35-50 Feet

Native Range
Woods and swamps of Eastern North America; Newfoundland to Manitoba south to Eastern Texas and Florida.

Distribution Maps by State and County

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Native Trivia
Red maple is one of the earliest blooming trees in the northeast. The flowers provide nectar for small bees, flies and beetles, which in turn attract insect-eating birds such as kinglets, phoebes, pine warblers and others.

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

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"The seeds of Red Maples are quite popular with squirrels and birds!"

Characteristics & Attributes

Plan Sub Group
• Deciduous Trees
Exposure
• Sun
Soil
• Wide soil tolerance
• Well-drained
• Acidic
• Humus-rich
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist
• Average
• Moist but well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Songbirds
• Mammals
Bloom Time
• Early Spring
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Habitat Collection
• Songbird
Native Habitat
• Forest
Foliage Color
• Green
Uses
• Mass plant
• Specimen