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Red Maple

Acer rubrum

Large, well-adapted shade tree, interesting spring and fall color. Important early nectar source, bountiful host plant, and shelter/refuge for countless wildlife taxa.

BLOOM TIME
  • May
SUNLIGHT
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun
  • Partial Shade
SOIL TYPE
  • Well Drained
  • Dry
  • Moist
  • Wet
  • Texture (Sand)
  • Texture (Loam)
  • Texture (Clay)
  • pH Acid <6.0
  • pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
HEIGHT

Over 20'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

Over 200

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Pollinators

Artist: Jada Fitch

Photo Credit: Dan Jaffe