Red Maple
Price range: $21.00 through $29.00
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 as it is toxic to horses. | |
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Seedling information
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Age | 0 – 2 years |
| Size | 12 – 18″ | |
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Size
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Height | 40 – 60 ft. |
| Spread | 20 – 60 ft. | |
| Growth rate | Moderate to fast | |
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Needs
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Sun | Full sun to part shade |
| Water use | High | |
| Soil | Moist soils | |
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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 pack, 10 pack, 25 pack, 50 pack |
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