Red maple (Acer rubrum) has a very high landscaping value for its shade and striking fall foliage. Because of its fast growth, tolerance for different soil types, and its high success rates for new plantings, red maple trees are often popular in new housing developments. This tree is also an important part of habitat, providing food to insects, birds, and mammals.

Photos: leaves by Steven J Baskauf, flowers by Anita Gould, seedlings by GTCD

BUNDLE BREAKDOWN:

Per-bundle pricing displayed below. Multiple-bundle pricing reflected in shopping cart.

Bundle of 5: $20

Bundle of 10: $30

Bundle of 25: $57

Bundle of 50: $92

Bundle of 100: $154

STATS ON RED MAPLE

• Mature Height:  40–60 feet

• Mature Width:  20–40 feet

• Soil Type:  Well-Drained, Clay, Silty

• Moisture:  Dry, Moderate, Moist

• Sun:  Full Sun, Part Shade

• Growth Rate:  Medium, Fast

KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF RED MAPLE

• Red maple often has striking scarlet leaves in the fall. Few people know that red maple foliage can turn yellow or orange in the fall, too.

• Although the hard maples — sugar and black maple — are principally used for syrup production, red maple sap is sweeter!

• The fruits (samaras) provide food for squirrels and many other rodents. Rabbits and deer eat the tender shoots and leaves of red maples.

VISITORS ATTRACTED TO RED MAPLE

HELP CONTROL INVASIVES!

Red maple is a great alternative to invasive Norway maple (Acer platanoides) and its hybrids (Crimson King, etc.). Norway maples produce a large quantity of seeds that can germinate rapidly and crowd out native species. The species can be locally dominant in forest stands, create dense shade, and displace native trees, shrubs, and herbs. Its dense canopy also can shade out native wildflowers.