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