Melinda Myers

Red Maple

Botanical Name

Acer rubrum

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 9

Height

40 to 60 feet

Width

40 to 60 feet

Flowers

March to April: red

Fruit

Samaras, reddish

Fall Color

Yellows, oranges, reds

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Needs acidic, tolerant of other conditions

Planting & Care

• Transplant in spring - bare root when young, balled and burlap when older

Problems

Chlorosis in alkaline soils, scorch

Varieties

• Autumn Flame - reliably winter hardy
• Bowhall - orange fall color
• Karpick - yellow or red fall color
• Red Sunset - excellent orange to red fall color, upright, 45x35', Zone 4