Acer rubrum 'October Glory' | |
October Glory Red 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. | |
Shade or specimen tree | |
Full sun, well drained soil | |
Best red fall leaf color of all the Maples. Fast growing in clay soil. | |
Limb-up lower branches over time to 6-7' | |
Late winter | |
Red flowers | |
40' x 35' | |
35' | |
Oval to rounded deciduous | |
Fast | |
Full Sun | |
-30 to -20 deg. F | |
Water regularly as needed | |
Glossy green foliage | |
Leaves turn deep red to reddish-purple in the fall |