Classic Native Shade Tree with Vibrant Red Fall Color and Multi-Season Interest
Red Maple features vibrant red fall color with red flowers in early spring and red-tinged new growth that provides multi-season interest. This versatile native deciduous tree delivers brilliant autumn display, adaptable growth, and year-round beauty, making it perfect for specimen plantings, street trees, and adding reliable color to landscapes.
Key Features
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Vibrant Red Fall Color: Brilliant red to orange-red autumn display that lights up the landscape
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Early Spring Flowers: Red flowers appear in early spring before leaves emerge
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Red-Tinged New Growth: Emerging leaves show attractive reddish color in spring
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Native Adaptability: Native to eastern North America, tolerates wide range of conditions
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Multi-Season Interest: Spring flowers, summer shade, brilliant fall color, and attractive winter silhouette
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun to part shade
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Mature Size: 40-60' tall x 30-40' wide
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Hardiness: Zones 3-9
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Type: Deciduous tree
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Pruning: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and structure. Remove dead or crossing branches as needed.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for specimen plantings, street trees, residential landscapes, and naturalized areas. Excellent choice for adding reliable fall color and native beauty to properties. Pairs beautifully with evergreens, dogwoods, and native perennials. Ideal for wet sites, rain gardens, and areas with variable moisture conditions.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Tolerates wet conditions and occasional flooding better than most maples. Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment. Once established, moderately drought tolerant. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.
