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