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Accession Number: 0003-0000
Common Name: Red Maple
Latin Name: Acer rubrum
Family: Sapindaceae (Soapberry Family)
Native Range: Eastern and central North America
Height: 40–70 feet
Spread: 30–50 feet
Bloom Time: March to April
Bloom Description: Red, sometimes yellow, insignificant
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3
Light Preference: Full sun to part shade
Water Needs: Medium to wet
Notes: Tolerates wet soil, air pollution; Works well as a shade tree, a street tree, in a rain garden
Description: Red Maple is a fairly fast-growing maple that is native all across the eastern half of North America. It gets its name from the spring flowers, new growth, petioles (leaf stems), and samaras (“propeller” fruits) all having a red tinge—as well as the leaves in autumn, although the quality of fall color can vary greatly.
