Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame'

Red Maple

Benefits

	Fast Growing
	Pleasing Rounded Shape
	Fabulous Red and Orange Fall Color
	Early to Turn Color in Fall
	Very Adaptable and Easy to Grow

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Plant in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, acidic soils with good drainage but grows well in average to wet, well-drained soil.

This is a big tree so give it plenty of room to reach full size.

Height 45-50 Feet

Spread 35-50 Feet

Native Range Woods and swamps of Eastern North America; Newfoundland to Manitoba south to Eastern Texas and Florida. Distribution Maps by State and County

Native Trivia Red maple is one of the earliest blooming trees in the northeast. The flowers provide nectar for small bees, flies and beetles, which in turn attract insect-eating birds such as kinglets, phoebes, pine warblers and others.

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

"The seeds of Red Maples are quite popular with squirrels and birds!"

Characteristics & Attributes

Plan Sub Group • Deciduous Trees	Exposure • Sun	Soil • Acidic • Humus-rich • Wide soil tolerance • Well-drained	Soil Moisture Preference • Moist but well-drained • Moist • Average
Attracts Wildlife • Mammals • Songbirds	Bloom Time • Early Spring	Critter Resistance • Rabbit Resistant • Deer Resistant	Habitat Collection • Songbird
Native Habitat • Forest	Foliage Color • Green	Uses • Specimen • Mass plant