Red Maple
Acer rubrum
This fast-growing tree produces tiny red flowers in early spring. It has dark green spring leaves that transition to yellow or red in autumn.
Plant Type:
Tree
Water Needs:
Average
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Height: 40 -
70 ft
Spread: 30 -
50 ft
Duration:
- Perennial
Season of Interest:
Countries:
- United States
- Canada
Ecoregion Level II:
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- 8.5 - Mississippi Alluvial & SE USA Coastal Plains
- 8.3 - SE USA Plains
- 8.4 - Ozark/Ouachita-Appalachian Forests
- 5.3 - Atlantic Highlands (USA)
- 5.3 - Atlantic Highlands (Canada)
- 8.1 - Mixed Wood Plains (USA)
- 8.2 - Central USA Plains
- 8.1 - Mixed Wood Plains (Canada)
- 5.2 - Mixed Wood Shield (USA)
- 5.2 - Mixed Wood Shield (Canada)