How to Grow and Care for Red maple

Red maple, also known as Swamp maple, Soft maple, Water maple, Scarlet maple, Carolina maple

Red maple is typically hardy and adaptable to a wide range of climatic conditions, making it relatively easy to care for. It's crucial, however, to ensure that red maple has sufficient space to grow, as it can reach significant heights and widths. Additionally, red maple prefers moist, slightly acidic soil and should be watered regularly during dry periods. Special care should be taken to mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and protect roots.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Red maple

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	5-7
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	3-9

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Varieties of Red maple

Red maple 'Scanlon'

Red maple 'Scanlon' is a fast-growing tree, up to 60 feet high, with a spreading, oval crown and vibrant red fall foliage. It is a popular choice for landscaping due to its insect-resistant nature and adaptability to various soil types. Native to eastern North America, it is named for its distinctive red blooms in early spring.

Red maple 'October Glory'

Red maple 'October Glory' is a fast-growing red maple cultivar, popular as an ornamental tree and a street tree, but also as a bonsai. It was developed and introduced in 1961 by Princeton Nursery. The dark green, sparkly leaves turn fiery red in the autumn and may last for several weeks. In springtime, tiny red flowers appear, followed by showy red fruits. Red maple 'October Glory' can grow 12 to 15 m high with a 8 to 11 m spread.

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Red maple is distinguished by its sizable stature, often achieving heights between 40 and 70 feet (12 to 21 meters), with a possibility of reaching up to 120 feet (36 meters), and typically features a trunk diameter ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 feet (45 to 75 cm). It presents a rounded crown, characterized by ascending branches, which contributes to its widespread canopy that spans 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters). The growth of red maple is predominantly found in upland deciduous forests and may occur at elevations up to 1500 meters.