Maple, Red, Bare Root
Year-Round Color with Brilliant Fall Foliage
Maple, Red, Bare Root - Bare Root / 4-5' Branched is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
The Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a popular shade tree known for its vibrant red foliage in the fall. It is a fast-growing tree, tolerant of many soil types, with colorful interest year-round. In spring, red flowers emerge, and new leaves are red-tinged. In fall, leaves turn a deep red or yellow. In winter, green stems turn red. The Red Maple is a versatile tree that can be used in a variety of landscape settings, including home yards, parks, and streets. It is also a valuable wildlife tree, providing food and shelter for a variety of birds and mammals. The leaves of the Red Maple have some medicinal value and can be used to make a tea to treat diarrhea.
Native Range: Eastern North America
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained soil
Mature Height (in feet): 40-60
Mature Width (in feet): 30-40
Bloom Time (month): March-April
Bloom Color: Red
Pollination:
Red Maples are monoecious, meaning that they have both male and female flowers on the same tree. However, they are not self-fertile and require pollen from another Red Maple. See our Pollination page for more information on cross-pollination varieties and requirements!
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Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Part Sun/Shade
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Soil RequirementsMedium, Medium-Wet
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Bloom ColorGreen, Orange, Yellow
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Bloom TimeFebruary, March, April
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USDA Hardiness ZonesZone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9+
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Native StatesMaine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
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