| Acer rubrum | |
| Red Maple or Swamp Maple | |
| Feed in March and November with Treetone. Re-mulch in November and June. Deep soak with Miracle-gro every 2 weeks the first two summers after planting. Limb-up lower branches over time to 6-7'. Spray with Horticultural Oil insecticide in March. | |
| Ornamental shade or street tree | |
| Full sun, well drained soil | |
| Fast shade, sturdy, excellent early red fall leaf color. Grows well in clay soil | |
| Limb-up lower branches over time to 6-7' | |
| Late winter | |
| Red flowers | |
| 50' x 35' | |
| 25' | |
| Dense rounded deciduous | |
| Fast | |
| Full Sun | |
| -40 to -30 deg. F | |
| Water regularly as needed | |
| Three to five lobed shiny green leaves | |
| Red fruit ripens in late spring | |
| Brillant scarlet in fall |