Red Maple
Scientific Name
Acer rubrum
Particularly Attractive To
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
4a to 9b
This is a native Florida plant.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Red Maple grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained to Wet
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Acid (4.5-6.5)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Low
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Trees - Large
Plant Shape
- Irregular
- Oval
- Upright
- Round
Leaf Persistence
Red Maple is Deciduous
Spread
25-35 feet
Height
35-80 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Coarse
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- January
- February
- March
Flower Color
- Red
Additional Detail
Shallow-rooted; does best in rich, organic soils; good for wet sites. Red fruit. Foliage red in fall. | Pests/Diseases: susceptible to aphids, cottony maple scale, gall mites, and verticillium wilt, but rarely cause major problems | Attracts birds
