red maple
Also known as: Canadian maple; scarlet maple; swamp maple
A round-headed tree growing up to 30m tall. In spring, tiny red flowers are borne in erect clusters before the appearance of dark green leaves with whitish undersides. The leaves turn bright red in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- red maple (Acer rubrum)
- Genus
- Acer
- Family
- Sapindaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Distribution of red maple
Distribution map
E and Central Northern America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of red maple
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red maple care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed and by grafting
Growing
GrowingGrow in a moist but well-drained soil. Acid soils will give the best autumn colour
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
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