Red Maple
$20.00 – $50.00
Description
Red Maple | ||
Description | Red maple (Acer rubum), also known as scarlet or soft maple, is a large deciduous tree. Red maple is a high valued landscaping tree for its shade and striking red autumn foliage. It is fast growing, tolerant of many soils, and has a high success rate for new plantings. Red maple is an important tree, providing food to birds, mammals, and insects. *Red maple is not recommended for pastures. | |
Seedling information
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Age | 0-2 years |
Size | 12-18″ | |
Size
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Height | 40 – 60 ft. |
Spread | 20 – 60 ft. | |
Growth rate | Moderate to fast | |
Needs
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Sun | Full sun to part shade |
Water use | High | |
Soil | Moist soils | |
Fruit
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Bloom time | March – April |
Bloom color | Red, yellow | |
Fruit type | Samara | |
Edible/Inedible | Inedible | |
Nativeness | Native | |
Benefits | Good for wildlife, ornamental, fall foliage, shade | |
Climate Change Hardiness | High adaptability (US Forest Service) |
Additional information
Amount | 5, 10, 25, 50 |
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