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.

	Classic native tree
	Great fall color
	Long-lived and easy-to-grow

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good species for fall planting.

Height:

40-70 Feet

Spread:

30-60 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

3-9