
Red Maple Tree
Red Maple Tree - Acer rubrum The Red Maple Tree (Acer rubrum) is a must have for any landscape. A common tree, and for good reason! This tree is tall and statuesque and boasts bright red leaves in the fall. A perfect shade tree for your home during the summer months. Plant Details - Red Maple Tree Family: Sapindaceae Light Requirement: Full Sun Water Needs: Moist Height: 50 – 60 ft. Spread: 30 – 40 ft. Growth Rate: Fast Bloom Time: Spring Flower Color: Red Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies Landscape Uses and Maintenance – Red Maple The Red Maple Tree is a fast growing, broadleaved deciduous tree that is an essential to any landscape, business, or home property. It is found in nearly every type of landscape on the East Coast and spreads in woodlands. Tiny red flowers bloom in spring and will attract bees. The flowers are pollinated and replaced with their “fruit”, the characteristic red two-winged seeds called samaras. This tree has beautiful bark that thickens with age. Plant