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

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

Plant Datasheet

Artist: Jada Fitch

Photo Credit: Dan Jaffe