| | | Family | Aceraceae | | Plant Type | tree | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 12 - 15 m (40 - 50 ft) | | Spread | 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The tree Acer rubrum 'Karpick' (red maple) bears showy and bright red blooms during early spring. The foliage is dark green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Street planting. | | Special Characteristics | In autumn, Acer rubrum 'Karpick' is alight with fall colour. | | |