Tree Descriptions
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
| Height: |
40-60’ |
| Width:
| 25-45’ |
| Growth Rate: |
moderate to rapid |
| Soil: |
sand, loam |
| Moisture: |
wet, moist |
| Shade Tolerance: |
shade |
| Bloom Time: |
Apr-May |
| Flower Color: |
red |
| Uses: |
wildlife |
| Spacing: |
minimum 10’ x 10’ |
| Habitat: |
Prefers moist, acidic soils, and full sun to shade, but very adaptable.
Will tolerate occasional flooding and wet soils. |
| Notes: |
Roots can cause structural damage, yellow to red fall color, salt
sensitive, preferred deer browse. |
Red maple is one of the first trees to change color in the fall, leaves
turning yellow, orange or red. Makes a great shade tree, but surface roots
can be a liability near foundations, pavement and sewer drains. Moderately
browsed by deer.
