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Acer rubrum

Red or Scarlet Maple

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Information by: J.J. Neilson ArboretumJeff Warner        Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

Description

During youth, the rubrum is often pyramidal or elliptical, which develops into ascending branches in an irregular, ovate, or rounded crown. The growth rate is usually medium to fast, and this Acer may reach a height of 40-60'. The shiny, green leaves of this tree turn to scarlet in the fall, and it requires ample moisture for proper growth.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

40-60'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium, High

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Lawn, Park, Street Tree

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.