How to Grow and Care for Red Maple Trees - The Spruce
WEBFeb 13, 2023 · The red maple (Acer rubrum) is a tree native to North America and is a member of the Sapindaceae (soapberry) family. It is the fastest-growing tree in the Eastern United States, growing up to 70 feet tall at a rate of 18 inches per year.
Acer rubrum - Wikipedia
WEBAcer rubrum, the red maple, also known as swamp maple, water maple, or soft maple, is one of the most common and widespread deciduous trees of eastern and central North America. The U.S. Forest Service recognizes it as the most abundant native tree in eastern North America. [4]
Red Maple Tree Facts (Acer rubrum) - The Tree Authority
WEBJun 3, 2021 · Red Maple trees can be found all over. Get the latest Red Maple Tree Facts including when to plant, common diseases and how to identify the Red Maple Tree by it's leaves and bark.
Essential Red Maple Tree Information - Treehugger
WEBFeb 4, 2021 · The red maple (Acer rubrum) is one of the most common, and popular, deciduous trees in much of the eastern and central U.S. It has a pleasing oval shape and is a fast grower with stronger wood...
Red maple | The Morton Arboretum
WEBRed maple is a widely adaptable, large tree common to the woods of eastern North America. A red tinge can be found in its flowers, twigs, and seeds, but it is most notable for the scarlet of its leaves in fall. Red maple needs …
Red Maple - National Wildlife Federation
WEBThe red maple is named for its red flowers, red fruit, red twigs, and—of course—its brilliant red fall foliage. Autumn sightseers of the eastern deciduous forest praise the red maple for its striking scarlet leaves. Few people know that red maple foliage can turn yellow or orange in the fall too.
Red Maple (Acer rubrum): History, Characteristics, Lifespan, …
WEBMay 27, 2024 · Acer rubrum, the red maple, also known as swamp maple, water maple, or soft maple is a species of maple native to North America, found from southeastern Manitoba around the Lake of the Woods on the border with Ontario and Minnesota, east to Newfoundland, south to Florida, and southwest to East Texas. They are …
Red Maple (Acer rubrum) Fact Sheet - Signs of the Seasons: A …
WEBRed Maple is a deciduous tree that can be 50 to 60 feet tall at maturity. It is wide ranging, and native throughout the eastern half of the United States. Red maple can be used for syrup production.
Red maple | UMN Extension
WEBRed maple trees are used as boulevard trees, shade trees, or accent and specimen plants. The dense canopies of red maples provide shade during late spring, summer and fall. Red maple is plentiful and common throughout its native range that includes Minnesota.
Acer rubrum (Carolina Maple, Red Maple, Scarlet Maple, Soft Maple …
WEBSmall, red flowers in clusters mature in late winter, and the tree is one of the first to flower in early spring. During spring, light brown or red-winged samaras mature. In the fall the leaves turn orange-red, though the brilliance of this color can vary among individual trees.