Red Maple (Acer rubrum) Tree

A versatile native North American shade tree, Red Maple offers reliable performance and stunning seasonal interest. In spring, its new foliage emerges a bright green flushed with red. Through summer, leaves mature to a glossy green before turning fiery red, orange or yellow in autumn. Red Maple adapts to a wide range of soils—from sandy uplands to moist lowlands—and thrives in full sun to part shade. Its moderate growth rate and rounded form suit it for parks, streetscapes and large home landscapes.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Acer rubrum
• Common name: Red Maple
• Hardiness zones: 3 – 9
• Exposure: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Tolerant of clay, loam or sandy soils; prefers good moisture but adapts to drier sites
• Water needs: Moderate; benefits from regular watering in dry periods, especially when young
• Size at maturity: 10–18 m tall × 8–12 m wide (approx. 33–59 ft × 26–39 ft)
• Maintenance: Low to moderate; occasional pruning to remove dead or crowded branches
• Advantages: Native wildlife value; multi-coloured autumn display; adaptable to urban conditions