Acer rubrum |
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Red or Scarlet Maple |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.