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The Red Maple Tree (Acer rubrum), a vibrant and fast-growing addition to any landscape, is prized for its rich scarlet hues and adaptability to various environments. Known as a Scarlet Maple or Water Maple Tree, this versatile maple variety can thrive in both moist and well-drained soils, making it a perfect choice for homeowners seeking both beauty and resilience. Its iconic red leaves emerge in the spring, transition to green in the summer, and return to stunning shades of red and orange in the fall, providing year-round visual appeal.
Why Choose the Red Maple Tree?
- Brilliant Seasonal Colors: The Red Maple Tree offers a spectacular show of colors, with striking red leaves in the spring and fall.
- Fast Growth and Shade: Growing rapidly, this maple provides ample shade, making it one of the top fast-growing maple trees.
- Adaptable to Different Soils: Known as the Water Maple Tree, it handles both wet and dry soils, ensuring it can thrive in diverse landscapes.
Other Names for Red Maple Tree
- Acer Rubrum
- Scarlet Maple Tree
- Water Maple Tree
These names help clarify the Red Maple as a standout choice among maples for both beauty and durability.
Practical Considerations
The Red Maple Tree prefers full sun to partial shade and can thrive in a variety of soils. Plant it alongside other fast-growing shade trees like the Silver Maple Tree or Sugar Maple Tree for a balanced and vibrant landscape.
Specifications:
- Name: Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
- Grow Zone: 3 to 9
- Growth Speed: Fast
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Average Full-Grown Height: 40 to 70 feet
- Average Full-Grown Width: 30 to 50 feet
- Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
Estimated Size
Your Red Maple Tree will arrive healthy and ready to establish quickly, growing into a beautiful shade provider within a few short seasons.
Explore More About Red Maple Tree
For care tips and planting ideas, check out our FAQ page. Discover additional shade trees in our Large Shade Trees Collection.
Shipping
Shipping
All of our trees ship Bareroot which means they will ship with no soil and no pot. This allows the plants to have a safer trip through the mail as well as to cut down on shipping costs majorly. The roots will be carefully removed from the pot they are growing in, and then wrapped in moist material with the roots sealed up to keep them moist during transit.
Shipping Restrictions
Shipping Restrictions
To follow your state regulations, we can not ship this plant to California, AZ, AK, HI
Deliveries to WA, UT, ID, NV, MT, ND, and SD MUST be shipped Bareroot.
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Will My Plant Have Leaves?
Will My Plant Have Leaves?
The arrival of your plant may vary depending on the season you order. In zone 6, plants have leaves during the growing season but not in late fall, winter, or early spring when they are dormant.
Bareroot Vs Potted Plants
Bareroot Vs Potted Plants
Our method involves combining potted and bareroot plants. They are initially grown in pots before being carefully shipped without the pot or heavy dirt, as per shipping regulations. The plant is then sent to you bareroot.
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What Is A Dormant Tree?
What Is A Dormant Tree?
A dormant tree is a deciduous plant that appears asleep and does not have leaves upon arrival. Proper planting and care are necessary until it awakens in the growing season.
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What Is A Grow Zone?
What Is A Grow Zone?
A grow zone is the precise USDA zone where you reside. Certain plants are not adaptable to colder zones, while others struggle in warmer zones. Familiarizing yourself with your zone and the plant's compatibility is vital. Click Here to learn more about grow zones.
What If I Have Other Questions?
What If I Have Other Questions?
We have a great FAQ page that answers many more questions and in great detail to help you have success with your new plants! See Our Frequently Asked Questions Here.
