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Acer rubrum

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 - 21 m (40 - 70 ft)
Spread 9 - 18 m (30 - 60 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 (northern red maple) bears bright red blossoms during early spring to mid spring. This plant is rounded in form and has showy, matte and medium textured foliage that is dark green in colour. The bark is showy and fissured in texture. Acer rubrum (northern 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 tolerates wet sites and compacted soil. In the fall, Acer rubrum offers a beautiful display of autumn colour.