MAPLE RED NATIVE

Native Red Maple (Acer rubrum) – Fast Growing Native Shade Tree with Brilliant Red Fall Color for North Florida

Botanical Name: Acer rubrum
Common Name: Native Red Maple
Plant Type: Native deciduous shade tree

Native Red Maple is one of the most popular fast-growing native shade trees in the Southeastern United States, prized for its brilliant red fall color, attractive branching structure, and adaptability to a wide range of soil conditions. This beautiful native maple is commonly planted for shade, ornamental landscaping, wildlife habitat, and seasonal color throughout North Florida, South Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.

Red Maples are known for their vibrant red fall foliage, small red spring flowers, and rapid growth rate. Their attractive canopy and adaptability make them an excellent choice for residential landscapes, parks, native plantings, and larger properties.

Plant Features:
• Native North American shade tree
• Brilliant red fall foliage
• Fast-growing growth habit
• Attractive red spring flowers
• Excellent ornamental landscape tree
• Adaptable to moist soils
• Strong shade-producing canopy
• Valuable native wildlife tree

Mature Size:
Typically reaches 40–60 feet tall and 30–50 feet wide at maturity.

Sun Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade

USDA Growing Zones:
Zones 3–9

Fall Color:
Bright red to orange-red fall foliage

Evergreen or Deciduous:
Deciduous

Landscape Uses:
• shade tree plantings
• ornamental landscapes
• native landscapes
• wildlife habitat plantings
• parks and large properties
• street tree plantings
• seasonal fall color displays

Soil Requirements:
Adaptable to a variety of soil types including moist, sandy, and clay soils.

Wildlife Benefits:
Provides cover and habitat for birds and wildlife while supporting native ecosystems and pollinators.

North Florida Growing Information:
Native Red Maple grows exceptionally well in North Florida and the Florida Panhandle and is one of the best native trees for dependable fall color in Southern landscapes.

Available at Advanced Nursery Growers in Defuniak Springs, Florida.

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