Acer rubrum
One of the many trees purchased in 2009.
Planted on slope in front of pine forest.
Looking forward to the autumn colours
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Family: Aceraceae
Genus: Acer
Species: rubrum
Synonym: Acer rubrum var. rubrum, Acer rubrum var. tomentosum, Acer stenocarpum, Rufacer rubrum
Type: Tree
Height: over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing: 30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun
Sun Exposure to: Partial Shade
Bloom Color: Red
Foliage: Decidious
Soil pH from: 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
Soil pH to: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Propagation Methods: From woody stem cuttings, softwood cuttings, semi-hardwood cuttings, seed; direct sow outdoors in fall By air layering
Seed: Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Otherdetails: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Planted: 2009
