Red Maple Tree: Acer Rubrum

The red maple tree has vibrant foliage in autumn and can grow in hardness zones 3-9. These can tolerate full sun or filtered shade areas in landscaping. The height reaches forty to ninety feet, and its width is 30-40 feet. This is the right choice if you want to add beauty and color to your landscape. It's easy to thrive where you plant it and is a top choice for homeowners wanting a low-maintenance type.

Perfectly named, they have something scarlet year-round. It is great for providing shade in the summer with vibrant green leaves, then turning colors in late Autumn. During the spring, the twigs are bright to dark scarlet. Scarlet buds develop on the limbs for next year's growth, which can be seen during winter. 

Red Maple Trees Aesthetic Appearance and Usage

The height of their beauty comes during autumn when the leaves turn a beautiful, brilliant scarlet with some yellow and deep burgundy. The fruit of it, known as samaras, grows in clusters and ripens between late May and early June.

If you are looking to bring wildlife to your landscape, samaras are known to attract squirrels and other rodents. They do produce very small quantities of sugar. Unlike other maples, the seeds of them ripens in late spring rather than in the fall.

Characteristics Of The Red Maple Tree

The trunk of them is greyish brown with scarlet limbs. It's unique in appearance and a highly sought-after shade type family favorite. As it reaches maturity, the bark becomes thicker and scaly. It is a hardy and resilient type and one of our best sellers at TN Nursery for good reason. It's beautiful and provides shade in warm months and beauty in colder seasons.

It Is Fast-growing and disease-resistant

Growing extremely fast, the deciduous red maple tree grows up to 2 feet yearly in good soil. They thrive in moist or dry soil without irrigation. It is not susceptible to blight or disease like other species. Being a native variety, it does not require a lot of maintenance to thrive anywhere you plant it.

Drought Tolerant and Attracts Wildlife

They are drought tolerant, retain moisture in their structure and root system, and can live for many weeks without water. Its year-round beauty and fast growth make it a favorite among many landscapers. It does well in drought and attracts wildlife, which is a plus for many sightseers who may visit the landscape.

it  is one of the first to bud out and produce foliage, which is great if you do not want your landscape to look bare in the early spring. TN Nursery sells over 50,000 of these per year. It's uncommonly known as an all-around best-selling and has been for over half a century.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Spring

Bloom/Foliage Color

Red

Height at Maturity

Over 25 Feet

Care

Red Maple trees thrive in well-drained, moist soil. Water regularly, especially during dry periods, and mulch to keep moisture and suppress weeds. Prune to maintain shape and remove dead branches. Fertilize in early spring for optimal growth.

Plant Reproduction

Red Maple Tree spreads via wind-dispersed seeds and root sprouts.

Plant bare root trees during the dormant season in early spring or late fall (November through April). Dig the hole twice as wide as the roots so the soil is well-drained. Position the tree so the root flare is at or just above ground level. Fill the hole back with the soil you dug from and water. Maintain soil moisture, especially in the tree's early years, by providing deep, regular watering. Apply a 2-4 inch mulch away from the trunk at the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune trees during the first few seasons to establish strength and resilience, remove damaged branches, and continue maintenance pruning as the tree matures. Regularly inspect for pests and diseases and apply integrated pest management practices. Protect young trees from mechanical damage and extreme temperatures with tree guards, and stake them if necessary for support, removing the stakes after one or two years.

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