Red Maple
Latin Name Acer rubrum
Current Height & Cost 8ft - $150 planted
Eventual Size at Maturity Height - 40ft Spread - 25ft
Space Requirements at least 15ft from paved surfaces and buildings, 20ft from existing trees
Form oval
Growth Rate 2 ft/year
Air Pollution Tolerant No
Drought Resistant No
Moisture Tolerant Yes
Light Required full sun to ½ shade
Fall Colour yellow to red
Special Features leaves are bright red or yellow in fall
Wildlife good nesting tree for songbirds
Tree Tips good for wet or clay soils
