Red Maple is a beautiful tree throughout the year, but is the most spectacular in the fall because it exemplifies great fall color that stands out from the rest.
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
What happens to maple trees on Valentine's Day?
They get all sappy!
They get all sappy!
Did you know?
- American pioneers used the bark to make black and brown dyes and ink
- The wood is used to make furniture, flooring, cabinets, paneling, veneer, musical instruments, tool handles, cutting boards, butcher blocks, wooden bowls, boxes, and crates
Common Names:
- Red Maple
- Scarlet Maple
- Soft Maple
Wildlife Benefits:
- Deer feed on the leaves and twigs
- Squirrels and birds use this tree for nesting and shelter
- The Rosy Maple Moth, the Oval-based Prominent, the Orange-humped Maple Worm, and the Maple Looper eat the leaves and need it for their life cycles
Habitat:
- Woodlands
Size:
- 40-70' tall, with a crown width of 30-50'
Growing Conditions:
- Full sun
- Moist soil
Select Identification Characteristics:
- Leaf Type: Simple
- Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
- Bud Arrangement: Opposite
- Terminal Bud: Single
