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Acer rubrum 'Northwood'

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 10 - 18 m (35 - 60 ft)
Spread 7.5 - 12 m (25 - 40 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Acer rubrum 'Northwood' (red maple) produces bright red blossoms during early spring to mid spring. This plant is rounded in form and has showy, glossy and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is light salmon and fissured in texture. Acer rubrum 'Northwood' (red maple) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Shade, specimen and street planting.
Special Characteristics Acer rubrum 'Northwood' is tolerant of wet sites and compacted soil. In autumn, Acer rubrum 'Northwood' is alight with fall colour.