Red Maple
Acer rubrum

General Description

Not Available 
This YearMature Height:

40-60 feet

Mature Form:

Oval to rounded

Features:

Clusters of small, red flowers in early spring; red or yellow fall color

Insects or Diseases:

Leaf hoppers can be a problem

Native of:

United States (and Illinois)

Culture:

Full sun to light shade; prefers slightly moist, slightly acid soils; tolerates wet sites

 

 

Size

 

Exposure

Large

Medium

Small

Full Sun

Partial Shade

Shade

Tolerance

Uses

Wind

No

Wind Break

 

Wet Sites

Yes

Street

Yes

Dry Sites

No

Specimen

Yes

Alkaline Soil

No

Shade

Yes

Salt

No

Massing

 

Air Pollution

No

Screen

 

Soil Compactation

No

Patio

 

 

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