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Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame'
Red Maple
'Autumn Flame' has a dense, rounded form, made thicker by green, trident shaped leaves that provide shade and cover. Deep red flowers appear in early to mid-April offering one of the earliest nectar sources for native bees and butterflies while autumn's fiery crimson foliage is amazing!
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Fast growing |
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Pleasing rounded shape |
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Fabulous red and orange fall color |
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Early to turn color in fall |
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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.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Native Range
Woods and swamps of Eastern North America; Newfoundland to Manitoba south to Eastern Texas and Florida.
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.
"This tree is great for nesting and the early flowers provide nectar for my butterfly friends!"
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