Acer rubrum

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Red or Scarlet Maple

 
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Information by: J.J. Neilson ArboretumJeff Warner        Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

Description

During youth, the rubrum is often pyramidal or elliptical, which develops into ascending branches in an irregular, ovate, or rounded crown. The growth rate is usually medium to fast, and this Acer may reach a height of 40-60'. The shiny, green leaves of this tree turn to scarlet in the fall, and it requires ample moisture for proper growth.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

40-60'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Lawn, Park, Street Tree

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.