Native: Eastern North America.
Tree Characteristics
- Drought tolerant.
- Conical or Oval Shape.
- Has Deciduous foliage.
- Height: 50 - 65 feet.
- Width: 40 feet.
- Growth Rate: 36 Inches per Year.
- Longevity 50 to 150 years.
- Leaves Palmate, Medium to Light Green, Red, Orange or Multicolored, Deciduous.
- Flowers Showy. Red. Flowers in Spring. Has either male or female flowers (dioecious). Trees may be sold as male or female.
- Red Winged Seed, Large (1.50 - 3.00 inches), fruiting in Summer.
- Bark Black or Dark Gray, Exfoliating or Furrowed.
- Shading Capacity Rated as Moderate in Leaf.
- Shading Capacity Rated as Moderate out of Leaf.
- Litter Issue is Dry Fruit.
Tree Site Conditions & Constraints
- Zones: Sunset 1 - 9 and 14 – 17, USDA Hardiness 3 - 9.
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Pests & Disease Information
- Susceptible: Aphids, Beetle Borers and Scales, Oak Root Rot, Phytophthora, Root Rot and Verticillium.
Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns
- Branch Strength: Medium Weak
- Root Damage Potential: Moderate.
- Health Hazard: Allergy
- Biogenic Emissions: Moderate.
Source:
SelecTree. "Acer rubrum Tree Record." 1995-2018. Mar 19, 2018. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/acer-rubrum >
Updated: June 20, 2023