Red Maple

Acer rubrum

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Culture

Light Conditions

Sun, Part Shade

Water Preference

Moist-Wet

Flower & Fruit

Flower Color

Red

Flower Duration

Feb-Mar

Plant Size

Height (In Feet)

60-90

Width (In Feet)

30-50

Wildlife

Lepidoptera

Larval Host For Cecropia Moth And Rosy Maple Moth

Bees

Attracts Native Bees

Mammals/Other

Browsed By Deer

Deer Resistance

Low

Salt Tolerance

Spray

Moderate

Soil

Low

Other

Plant Type

Trees

Leaf Retention

Deciduous

Commercially Available

1

Hardiness Zones

4-9

Soil PH

6.8-7.2

Notes

Fall Color Is Red To Yellow-Green. Common Cultivars Are A.R. October Glory And A.R. Florida Flame. Needs Preventative Treatment For Borers.  /  Fast