Red Maple Trees

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About Red Maple Trees: Red Maple is a rapid growing Maple that exhibits glossy green leaves that turn shades of red in the fall. Its leaves will always contain a hint of scarlet. It will grow in low lands and can handle excessive moisture. Pyramidal when young, ascending branches.

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Red Maple
Red Maple Tree Facts
Scientific Name:
Acer rubrum
Foliage:
Green to Red Leaves
Mature Height:
40-60 Feet
Mature Spread:
30 Feet
Soil:
sandy or loam
Zones:
3-8
Moisture:
average to moist

The branches develop low and form a dense, narrow crown. The lobed leaves are a nice bright green. It requires full sun for best effect. It is not tolerant of drought or very hot dry weather. The red Maple is a large tree that can achieve a trunk size of three to five feet in diameter. One of the first trees to show color in the fall. This is truly a beautiful tree.

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