Acer rubrum

Red Maple

One of the first trees to color in fall, leaves may be bright yellow, flaming orange or red. Crown is narrow to broadly rounded with a straight trunk. Much stronger wood than silver maple but it still grows very fast. Often planted as an urban shade tree, the Red Maple grows rapidly for 20-30 years and may live 100 years.

Height 40-70 Feet

Spread 30-60 Feet

Bloom/Seasonal Color Red

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Good species for fall planting.

Good Companions Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica), False Rue Anemone (Isopyrum biternatum), Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica), Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra), White Oak (Quercus alba)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation • OBL	Nature Attracting • Songbird	Root • Fibrous
Season of Interest • Late (July-frost) • Mid (May-June)	Soil Moisture • High • Moderate	Sun Exposure • Medium Sun/Average Shade • Full Sun
USFS MO Ecological Map • Ozark Highlands	Wildlife Benefit • Nesting • Cover