Species: Acer rubrum
(ay'ser rue'brum)
Red Maple; Scarlet Maple; Swamp Maple
Found on Course Walks
Maples, Beeches and Others, Campus trees walk;
Big Trees in Winter;
Maples, Beeches and Others
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
Cultivars
'Armstrong', 'Armstrong Gold', 'Autumn Flame', 'Bowhall', 'Brandywine', 'Karpick', 'Northwood', 'October Glory', 'Red Skin', 'Red Sunset', 'Redpointe', 'Scarlet Sentinel'Ornamental Characteristics
Tree > 30 feet
40' - 60'
Deciduous
Shape varies widely by variety. Generally upright with a rounded crown, however many columnar varieties exist.
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
3b
Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
verticillium wilt can be a problem
Bare Root Transplanting
Easy
Other
Native to North America (Newfoundland to Minnesota, south to Florida and Texas). Best transplanted in spring. Often seen as a wet site tolerant tree, however upland genotypes exist. Wetland genotypes are more commonly selected from in the trade as they tend to be more vigorous. Upland genotypes are more drought tolerant but tend to be slow-growing.
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
