Tree Descriptions
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
| Height: | 40-60’ |
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| 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.
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