Acer rubrum Maple - Red ID# 877

Acer rubrum

Maple - Red

ID# 877

Stonehenge

Tree/ deciduous

Zone: 3-9

Date: May 2014 (1)

Location:

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Stonehenge

HEIGHT X SPREAD: 40-60 ft x 40ft

PLANT TYPE: deciduous, dormant in winter.

GROWTH RATE: fast

TEXTURE: fine

LIGHT: Full sun to part shade

WATER: moist, to dry. Tolerates drought

SOIL: tolerates many types

As observed in Central, NC.

BLOOMS: small red.

FRUIT AND SEED: N/A

KEY FEATURES: Colorful leaves and shade tree. A large tree in time.

A year cycle in the life of ...... at Stonehenge

Received as a 2-3 ft bare root tree. Potted in Professional mix until finding the correct spot for it in fall.

Acer rubrum (Red Maple, also known as Swamp, Water or Soft Maple), is one of the most common and widespread deciduous trees of eastern North America.

Green stems turn red in winter, new leaves are red-tinged, turning to green. Fall color is deep red or yellow. Flowers are also red. Fast growing and tolerant of many soils. Grows to 40' to 60', 40' spread.

May 2014

waiting for photo !