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Acer rubrum

Red Maple, Swamp Maple, Soft Maple

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

12 - 20m

Width:

9 - 20m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

3, 4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Flooding Tolerance:

High

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Sensitive

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Sensitive

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Verticillium wilt can be an issue, which can cause branch/ limb death and severe cases can cause tree mortality.

Management Notes

  • Can develop chlorosis in alkaline soils
  • Surface roots may heave pavement
  • Thin bark is sensitive to injury

Cultivars 

Armstrong, Armstrong Gold (JFS-KW78), Autumn Flame, Autumn Spire, Autumn Radiance, Bowhall, Brandywine, Columnare, Embers, Fairview Flame, Firzam, Frank Jr, Franksred, Karpick, Magnificent Magenta, Morgan, New World, Northwood, October Glory (PNI 0268), Red Rocket, Scarsen, Schlesingeri, Somerset, Sun Valley, Supszam