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.
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Classic native tree |
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Great fall color |
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Long-lived and easy-to-grow |
Good species for fall planting.
Height:40-70 Feet |
Spread:30-60 Feet |
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