Acer rubrum
Red or Scarlet Maple
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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.