Red Maple

Acer rubrum

Red maple earns its name three times a year: red flowers in early spring, red leaf stems in summer and brilliant scarlet in fall. It is one of the most adaptable native trees, handling wet ground that would drown a sugar maple, and it grows noticeably faster.

Type: Deciduous
Mature height: 15–25 m
Mature spread: 9–12 m
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Light: Sun to part shade
Soil: Wet to average

What to expect

Red Maple through the years and seasons

Photos show what this species typically looks like. They are not photos of our own stock.

Red Maple — spring flowers — Spring flowers Tiny red flowers cover the branches in early spring.Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped

Red Maple — late summer — Late summer A red maple in late summer, just as the first leaves start to turn.Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped

Red Maple — fall colour — Fall colour Red maple's scarlet fall colour.Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped

Best for

Faster-growing shade trees
Wet or poorly drained yards
Early spring flowers for bees
Scarlet fall colour

Growing tips

One of the best shade trees for low, damp spots.
Prefers slightly acidic soil; very alkaline soils can yellow the leaves.
Water deeply through the first two summers.

Sizes: Typically offered potted and as field-dug trees. Ask for current sizes. We also offer delivery and professional planting.

Interested in Red Maple?

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