Red Maple - Acer rubrum
Red Maple fall colour
Red Maple leaf in summer
Red Maple flower
Common Name: 
Red Maple
Latin Name: 
Acer rubrum
Eventual Size at Maturity: 
Height - 40ft Spread - 25ft
Space Requirements: 
At least 20ft from paved surfaces and buildings, 20ft from existing trees.
Form: 
Oval
Growth Rate: 
2 ft/year
Air Pollution Tolerant: 
No
Moisture Tolerant: 
Yes
Drought Resistant: 
No
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.