Acer rubrum
RED MAPLE, DRUMMOND'S MAPLE
Sapindaceae-Aceraceae

  
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk & allow the natural shape to develop.

 
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Acer rubrum
RED MAPLE, DRUMMOND'S MAPLE
Sapindaceae-Aceraceae

  

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: mid green; red in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree, windbreak, soil binding, fire retardant

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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